FEP-3 Endorestoration - Restoration by an Endodontist

CE Hours: 1.5

Description: I truly believe that the future of core buildups of endodontically treated teeth lies in the meticulous application of resin adhesive technologies via the hands of endodontists. As endodontists, we face the fact that a certain percentage of the teeth that we treat have a sharp decrease in survival rate due to poor restorative technique following the endodontic treatment. While it is quite unlikely that any endodontic specialist would actually fabricate final restorations for their patients, it would be beneficial for the patient that the remaining tooth structure be completely restored with adhesive resins before the patient leaves our office. There is no better moment to perform the buildup on a case than directly after completing endodontic treatment. The safe period for the final restoration of the tooth would then be extended for weeks or even months. Such an approach would be beneficial to all the parties: the endodontist, the patient and the referring dentist. Current clinical protocol for resin adhesive technology, post removals and extensive retrospective data will be presented in this lecture.

Learning Objectives:  

• Identify the benefits of immediate endorestoration of endodontically treated tooth.
• Describe various clinical defects of non-vital teeth and its endorestorative solutions.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of secure endorestoration and its crucial aspects.