“Conservative Bonded Restoration (An Alternative to Full Coverage Crown): A Case Report on Endocrown

JOURNAL TITLE: Conservative Dentistry and Endodontic Journal

Author
1. Josey Mathew
2. Sinju Paul
3. Beulah M Bejoy
4. Sethuparvathi Anitha
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10048-0061
Volume
5
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2020
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
    1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Annoor Dental College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
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    Abstract

    Background: The restoration of endodontically treated tooth (ETT) with substantial loss of the tooth structure is challenging as it carries a higher chance of biomechanical failure than vital tooth in restorative dentistry. Post combined with complete coverage restoration is a well-established technique to save such teeth from fracture, but it does not follow the minimal invasive principles of adhesive dentistry. Case description: This case report describes the management of endodontically treated mandibular premolar with lithium disilicate glass-ceramic endocrown (Emax). Conclusion: Endocrown is a feasible option for the restoration of extensively damaged posterior tooth after endodontic treatment. Since posterior teeth are vulnerable to tooth loss, endocrown, which is a single partial restoration, can be regarded as replacing a single crown with intraradicular retention.

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