EP-8 Materials and Techniques for Closure for Accessed Restorations

CE Hours: 1.5

Description: The restoration of endodontic access cavity and subsequent build-up is a task which would historically be granted to referring general dentist or restorative dentist. Endodontists would have traditionally more surgical background with limited restorative skills. Nevertheless with the onset of adhesive protocols and techniques it is far more advantageous for the endodontist to be able to seal and rebuild the tooth core immediately after any procedure inside or near pulpal cavity - may it be RCT, NS-RCRT or vital pulp therapy. The presentation will guide through current possibilities to securely close and restore any core defect. Due to specific nature of the endodontic access cavity, great care must be paid to dentin adhesion and resin composite shrinkage issue. Outcome of such action will result in immediate seal of the root canal system and steady stress distribution within the remaining hard dental tissues.

Learning Objectives:  

• Identify clinically relevant factors of adhesive postendodontic treatment
• Indicate the need to use a fiberpost or other form of resin composite during adhesive postendodontic treatment
• Describe in detail the single session procedure steps of adhesive buildup.