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The Crown, Neck, and Root
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Coronal tissue loss in endodontically treated teeth.

A O Sulaiman1, O P Shaba, O O Dosumu

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. tayooja@yahoo.co.uk

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Most endodontically treated teeth show moderate coronal tissue loss, primarily due to dental caries. Prompt evaluation of remaining tooth structure is crucial for selecting appropriate restorations.

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Area of Science:

  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Dental Biomaterials

Background:

  • Endodontic treatment aims to preserve natural teeth.
  • Restoration of endodontically treated teeth is essential for long-term function.
  • Assessing remaining coronal tooth structure is critical for restoration planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To categorize endodontically treated teeth based on coronal tissue loss.
  • To determine the appropriate restorative approach based on tissue loss extent.
  • To correlate indications for endodontic treatment with coronal tissue damage.

Main Methods:

  • A two-year descriptive study was conducted.
  • 290 successful endodontically treated teeth were assessed.
  • Coronal tissue loss was categorized using established criteria.

Main Results:

  • Dental caries was the most common indication (61.4%) for endodontic treatment.
  • 78.3% of teeth had moderate coronal tissue loss.
  • Caries led to more significant coronal tissue damage than other indications.

Conclusions:

  • The majority of endodontically treated teeth exhibit moderate coronal tissue damage.
  • Early assessment of coronal tissue is vital for selecting definitive restorations.
  • Appropriate restoration selection ensures clinical ease and cost-effectiveness for patients.