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Tooth buildup prior to endodontic treatment.

R T Rice¹, C R Jackson

¹West Virginia University, School of Dentistry, Morgantown 26506.

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)

|May 1, 1992

Summary

Achieving adequate rubber dam isolation for endodontic therapy can be challenging due to significant coronal tooth structure loss. This article details buildup techniques to improve isolation, restoration stability, and overall treatment quality.

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Area of Science:

Restorative Dentistry
Endodontic Therapy
Dental Materials

Background:

Inadequate isolation critically compromises routine endodontic therapy.
Significant loss of coronal tooth structure from caries or trauma impedes effective rubber dam placement.

Purpose of the Study:

To present techniques for placing a buildup restoration prior to endodontic therapy.
To highlight the benefits of preemptive buildup placement for improving endodontic treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

Description of various techniques for fabricating and placing buildup restorations.
Focus on methods suitable for teeth with compromised coronal structure.

Main Results:

Buildup placement facilitates easier and higher quality rubber dam isolation.

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Reduced risk of provisional restoration loss during endodontic procedures.

Enhanced overall quality of the completed endodontic treatment.

Conclusions:

Placing a buildup restoration before root canal therapy is a valuable investment of time.
These techniques improve procedural efficiency and the long-term success of endodontic treatment.