Endocrowns: Indications, Preparation Techniques, and Material Selection

Endodontic treatment is often necessary in the field of dentistry. As the tooth structure is lost during such treatment, the tooth may become weaker and lose some of its mechanical qualities. Endodontically treated posterior teeth require cuspal coverage because of their anatomical features. Endocro...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-12, Vol.15 (12), p.e49947-e49947
Main Authors: AlDabeeb, Dalal S, Alakeel, Nouf S, Al Jfshar, Raneem M, Alkhalid, Thakra K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesives
Aesthetics
Composite materials
Contraindications
Dental enamel
Dentistry
Retention
Teeth
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Summary:Endodontic treatment is often necessary in the field of dentistry. As the tooth structure is lost during such treatment, the tooth may become weaker and lose some of its mechanical qualities. Endodontically treated posterior teeth require cuspal coverage because of their anatomical features. Endocrowns are regarded as a suitable choice for restoring teeth that have undergone endodontic treatment. These restorations are recommended when there is a substantial loss of tooth structure, restricted interocclusal space, or a short clinical crown. They are also contraindicated in case of severe loss of tooth structure where adhesion is not applicable. Endocrowns require a specific preparation design that is distinct from the conventional crown. They can be manufactured by two methods: heat pressing or computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). Moreover, several materials have been used in fabricating endocrown restoration. Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic is the most recommended material as it possesses excellent mechanical properties and esthetic results with the ability to bond to tooth structure. In conclusion, several kinds of literature recommend using them for molars. Further research is needed to evaluate this technique for premolar and anterior teeth.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.49947