ENDOCROWNS: REVIEW

The ideal restoration of endodontically treatedteeth (ETT) has been widely and controversiallydiscussed in the literature. Prevention of healthydental structure is essential to help mechanicalstabilization of tooth-restoration integrity, increasethe amount of suitable surfaces for adhesion andthus positively affect the long-term success. ETT areaffected by a higher risk of biomechanical failure thanvital teeth. With the development of adhesive systems,the need for post-core restorations is also reduced.Especially for restoration of excessively damagedETT, endocrowns have been used as an alternative tothe conventional post-core and fixed partial dentures.Compared to conventional methods, good aesthetics,better mechanical performance, and less cost andclinic time are the advantages of endocrowns. The ideal restoration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) has been widely and controversially discussed in the literature. Prevention of healthy dental structure is essential to help mechanical stabilization of tooth-restoration integrity, increase the amount of suitable surfaces for adhesion and thus positively affect the long-term success. ETT are affected by a higher risk of biomechanical failure than vital teeth. With the development of adhesive systems, the need for post-core restorations is also reduced. Especially for restoration of excessively damaged ETT, endocrowns have been used as an alternative to the conventional post-core and fixed partial dentures. Compared to conventional methods, good aesthetics, better mechanical performance, and less cost and clinic time are the advantages of endocrowns