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Restoration of endodontically treated teeth without posts
1Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland. till.goehring@zzmk.unizh.ch
Purpose:
To describe the treatment of a patient with a dismal oral situation after successful cure for drug addiction.
Methods:
After root canal treatment and surgical pretreatment, four maxillary glass-fiber reinforced composite fixed partial dentures, anchored by endo-crowns instead of post and core, were fabricated (Targis & Vectris). Additionally, full crowns on four dental implants and an inlay were produced of non-reinforced composite (Targis). All restorations were luted adhesively to abutments with a three component adhesive system (Syntac Classic), light-curing composite (Tetric) and an ultrasonic insertion technique.
Results:
An esthetic and functional acceptable result was achieved. Excessive removal of tooth structure by post preparation may weaken the root.
