Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth

A tooth that has been properly treated endodontically should have a good prognosis. It can resume full function and if necessary serve satisfactory as an abutment for fixed removable partial denture. However special techniques are needed to restore such tooth. Traditionally, pulpless received dowel or post “reinforce” it crown “protect” it. Until the introduction of ZnPO4 cement in last century. The major problem with their use was retention. Currently, clinician variety port core systems different endodontic restorative requirements. However, no single system provides perfect solution every clinical circumstance, each situation requires individual evaluation.