INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CONGRESS -II
PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION OF TEETH WITH SEVERE CORONAL DAMAGE FOLLOWING ENDODONTIC TREATMENT
Introduction: Proper restoration of endodontically treated teeth with extensive coronal damage is crucial for ensuring a favorable prognosis. Restoration should aim to restore the lost function and aesthetics of the tooth while minimizing the risks of microbial contamination and tooth fracture. Various treatment options, including direct and indirect techniques, are available for the restoration of such teeth. Recent advancements in adhesive technology suggest that endocrown restorations yield more successful outcomes compared to traditional treatments. Endocrowns are monoblock restorations that combine the core and crown, gaining support from the pulp chamber and achieving stabilization through adhesive bonding. Objective: This study aims to clinically evaluate posterior teeth restored with indirect endocrowns made of lithium disilicate. Teeth with a history of endodontic treatment were prepared, and digital impressions were obtained. Restorations were fabricated digitally using e.max CAD blocks containing lithium disilicate.The endocrowns were cemented using adhesive resin. Cases were followed up at 6 and 12 months, showing positive results in terms of maintaining functional and aesthetic continuity. Clinical examinations revealed no pathologies, and radiographic evaluations confirmed the absence of any abnormalities. Conclusion/Clinical Significance: Restoring endodontically treated posterior teeth with significant substance loss using e.max endocrowns fabricated via an indirect method offers an aesthetic, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional treatments.
