Metal endocrown approach for a maxillary second molar: a novel technique

Gen Dent. 2019 Jul-Aug;67(4):67-71.

Abstract

Nonvital teeth with repeated restoration failures are particularly challenging to dental practitioners. This case report describes the fabrication of a novel cast metal endocrown following the failure of 2 different types of restorations (post and core-retained crown and ceramic endocrown). This approach was used to preserve the tooth and avoid extraction.

Keywords: bruxism; endocrown; endodontically treated tooth; modified onlay.

MeSH terms

  • Crowns
  • Dental Restoration Failure
  • Humans
  • Metals
  • Molar
  • Post and Core Technique*
  • Tooth, Nonvital* / rehabilitation

Substances

  • Metals