Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth

A Literature Review Again (1983-1985) —

Abstract

All articles discussing about restoration of endodontically treated teeth published in 9 dental journals from 1983 to 1985 in Japan and U.S.A. were summarized. Total number of the articles was 126. The following topics were reviewed.
1. relationship between the length of dowel and apical seal of endodontically treated teeth
2. diameter of dowel
3. fitness of dowel
4. ferrule effect
5. dentin smeared layer
6. retention of dowel
7. resistence of dowel
8. fabricating a dowel core to salvage an acceptable crown
9. root fracture
10. temporary restoration
11. new materials and technique
12. gingival pigmentation produced by metal core