Preservation of extensively damaged tooth with an alternative approach: A case report

Abstract

Preservation of healthy dental structure is essential to help mechanical stabilization of tooth restoration integrity in the management of endodontically treated teeth. Biomechanical principles indicate that the structural strength of a tooth depends on the quantity and intrinsic strength of hard tissues and the integrity of the anatomic form. Also, the availability of suitable surfaces for adhesion positively influences the long-term success of the endodontically treated teeth. This case report illustrates prosthodontic restoration of grossly destructed endodontically treated mandibular molars using 2 different treatment approaches namely an endocrown restoration and a prefabricated fibre post cemented with a crown.