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Five factors to be considered when restoring endodontically treated teeth
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. cgoodacre@sd.llu.edu
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Maintenance of tooth integrity and strength is critical to the longevity of any restoration. Endodontic treatment inherently requires reduction of supportive tooth structure to provide access and shape and clean the root canal system. Restorative modalities following root canal therapy must provide sufficient strength for the prosthetic material and tooth structures. This article presents several considerations in the treatment of endodontically compromised teeth to ensure clinical success.
Learning Objectives:
This article discusses relevant considerations in the restoration of endodontically treated teeth. Upon reading this article, the reader should: Understand the factors that affect the strength of an endodontically treated tooth. Recognize the available restorative options following root canal therapy.
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