The Different Designs Used for the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth. A Review Article

Abstract

Adequate restoration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) begins with an appropriate understanding of their physical and biomechanical properties. Treatment quality and integrity of the remaining tooth structure should be conserved cautiously. Although many new restorative materials and techniques have become available in the last years, some basic concepts in restoring ETT remain the same. Aim of the work: The aim of our review is to highlight different designs used for reconstruction of ETT. Methods: we searched The PubMed database for study reporting reconstruction of ETT. Results: We found several designs used for the restoration of ETT. For example, fiber post, endocrown, sharonlay. Each design should be selected according to the status of the remaining tooth structure. The most popular design was fiber post followed by endocrown. Sharonlay is a novel design was introduced in the 2015 reconstruction of ETT however, the available research on it were few, and the restoration was fabricated from metal. The operation skills are essential elements for determining the longevity of adhesive bonded indirect restorations.