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AlDabeeb DS, Alakeel NS, Al Jfshar RM, Alkhalid TK. Endocrowns: Indications, Preparation Techniques, and Material Selection. Cureus 2023; 15:e49947. [PMID: 38058523 PMCID: PMC10697178 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Endodontic treatment is often necessary in the field of dentistry. As the tooth structure is lost during such treatment, the tooth may become weaker and lose some of its mechanical qualities. Endodontically treated posterior teeth require cuspal coverage because of their anatomical features. Endocrowns are regarded as a suitable choice for restoring teeth that have undergone endodontic treatment. These restorations are recommended when there is a substantial loss of tooth structure, restricted interocclusal space, or a short clinical crown. They are also contraindicated in case of severe loss of tooth structure where adhesion is not applicable. Endocrowns require a specific preparation design that is distinct from the conventional crown. They can be manufactured by two methods: heat pressing or computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). Moreover, several materials have been used in fabricating endocrown restoration. Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic is the most recommended material as it possesses excellent mechanical properties and esthetic results with the ability to bond to tooth structure. In conclusion, several kinds of literature recommend using them for molars. Further research is needed to evaluate this technique for premolar and anterior teeth.
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- Dalal S AlDabeeb
- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU
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Kazemi-Yazdi H, Rezaei S, Seyedan K, Kazeminia M, Rezaei S. The effect of preparation design on fracture resistance of endodontically treated maxillary premolars restored with lithium disilicate computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing endocrowns: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent Endod 2023; 26:627-633. [PMID: 38292752 PMCID: PMC10823980 DOI: 10.4103/jcde.jcde_66_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Purpose This study aimed to assess the effect of preparation design on fracture resistance (FR) of endodontically treated maxillary premolars restored with lithium disilicate (LDS) endocrowns fabricated by the computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. Materials and Methods In this in vitro, experimental study, 30 sound maxillary premolars were randomly assigned to three groups (n = 10) of control (no preparation), endocrown preparation with butt-joint design without ferrule, and endocrown preparation with ferrule (shoulder design with 1 mm height). After restoration fabrication and cementation, the teeth underwent thermocycling, were mounted with 45° angle, and subjected to compressive load in a universal testing machine to measure their FR. The mode of failure was also determined under a stereomicroscope. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α =0.05). Results The shoulder group showed the highest FR (1768.98 ± 386.1 N). The difference in FR was statistically significant among the three groups (P < 0.05). Pairwise comparisons revealed that the shoulder group had significantly higher FR than the butt-joint (P = 0.001) and control (P = 0.009) groups. However, the difference in FR between the butt-joint and control groups was not significant (P = 0.75). The mode of failure was not significantly different among the three groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions Preparation design had a significant effect on FR of endodontically treated maxillary premolars restored with LDS CAD/CAM Endocrowns, such that addition of a short axial wall in shoulder group significantly increased the FR of endocrowns.
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- Haleh Kazemi-Yazdi
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Undergraduate Student of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Introduction The opportunity of using Endocrown-type restorations in the current prosthetic dentistry practice as an alternative to other, well-established methods of corono-radicular restorations and the evolving palette of adhesive materials has made these restorations more popular in the last few years. Objective The purpose is to review the available literature about Endocrown restorations regarding mechanical properties - fracture strength and resistance, survival rate, the preparation design - marginal and internal adaptation, and esthetics. Method The search was carried out on four databases: PubMed, Scopus (ScienceDirect), Web of Science, and Scielo using the following terms: "endocrowns", "endodontic crown", and" no buildup crown". Initially, a total of 163 articles published between 2015 and May 2021 were selected. After the duplicates, papers presented only as abstracts, articles in any other languages except English, and review articles were eliminated; a total of 72 articles remained to be considered for this review.After assessing the 72 considered articles, 37 were chosen as fit for this review. The reasons for the elimination of the other 35 articles were: their main focus was other than endocrowns, e.g., direct restorations, indirect restorations of vital teeth; case reports; study protocols. Results From the 37 articles selected, 34 were focused on mechanical properties, including the influence of the preparation design, and three on survival rate, of which one also had a point of view regarding esthetics. Conclusions The literature included in this review shows that endocrowns perform similarly or even better in some cases than other coronal restorations. However, this statement must be interpreted cautiously, given that most articles were in vitro or finite element analysis studies. Given the high degree of conflicting results found in the articles included in this review, the authors consider as reasonable to conclude that further studies are needed to confirm the feasibility of endocrowns and the best choice of material.
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- Paul Ciobanu
- Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Veselinova M, Diamantopoulou S, Paximada C, Papazoglou E. In-Vitro Comparison of Fracture Strength of Endocrowns and Overlays in Endodontically Treated Teeth Manufactured with Monolithic Lithium Disilicate and Zirconia. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:422. [PMID: 37623666 PMCID: PMC10455451 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14080422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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To evaluate the fracture strength and the failure mode of endodontically treated molars restored with monolithic lithium disilicate and zirconia endocrowns and overlays. A total of 48 extracted mandibular molars were endodontically treated, decoronated 2 mm above the cementoenamel junction and divided into four 12-specimen groups. Group ELD: lithium disilicate endocrowns. Group EZ: monolithic zirconia endocrowns. Group OLD: lithium disilicate overlays. Group OZ: monolithic zirconia overlays. Overlays did not extend in the pulp chamber and endocrowns extended in the pulp chamber 2 mm. After adhesive bonding of the restorations, the specimens were subjected to thermocycling (×5000 cycles) and then to fracture resistance testing at lateral static loading (1 mm/min) at a universal testing machine. The failure mode of the specimens was qualitatively evaluated. Differences in means were compared using with t-tests for independent samples or Mann-Whitney test (p < 0.05). Weibull distribution analysis was also performed. Group ELD showed significantly higher fracture strength than all other groups (p = 0.001), and the highest Weibull modulus. Conclusions: Lithium disilicate endocrowns exhibit higher fracture strength and are more reliable compared to the other types of restorations examined. Endocrowns had more catastrophic failures compared to overlays.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; (M.V.); (S.D.); (C.P.)
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Alshali S, Attar E. Fracture Strength of Endocrowns Fabricated From Three Different Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing Ceramic Materials: An In-Vitro Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e41531. [PMID: 37426406 PMCID: PMC10328547 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.41531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Endocrown restorations have increased in popularity in recent years due to the advancement of both adhesive and restorative materials. The clinical success of endocrowns depends on several factors, including preparation design, material selection, fracture resistance, and marginal adaptation. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the fracture strength of endocrown restorations fabricated from three different computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) materials. METHODS Thirty extracted mandibular first molars were selected. The teeth underwent conventional root canal treatment before being prepared for endocrown restoration. The teeth were allocated to three groups (n=10), corresponding to each of the three ceramic materials used to fabricate the endocrowns they would receive. The ceramic materials used were zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic (VITA Suprinity, VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany), polymer-infiltrated hybrid ceramic (VITA Enamic, VITA Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germany), and lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (IPS e.max CAD, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein). The specimens were scanned, and the digital impressions were transferred into design software to construct the endocrowns. The endocrowns were then milled and cemented. A universal testing machine (5969L3504, Instron, USA) was used for the fracture strength test at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min until catastrophic failure occurred. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM Corp. Released 2015. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp. RESULTS The one-way analysis of the variance test indicated a significant difference in the fracture strength between the different ceramic groups tested (P=0.037). The Tukey posthoc test showed that the IPS e.max CAD group had marginally higher fracture strength values than the VITA Enamic group (P=055). No significant differences in fracture strength values were found between the VITA Enamic and VITA Suprinity groups or between the VITA Suprinity and IPS e.max CAD groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSION The reported fracture strength values for all the tested materials were higher than the strength required to resist masticatory forces. Therefore, endocrowns fabricated using VITA Enamic, IPS e.max CAD, and VITA Suprinity CAD/CAM materials present restorations with a clinically acceptable fracture strength.
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- Shatha Alshali
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU
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Qamar Z, Alghamdi AMS, Haydarah NKB, Balateef AA, Alamoudi AA, Abumismar MA, Mathur A, Minervini G. In Vitro Evaluation of Lithium Disilicate Endocrowns and Post and Core Crowns-A Systematic Review. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14050276. [PMID: 37233386 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14050276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the results of the studies that have compared the physical and mechanical properties of lithium disilicate (LDS) endocrowns constructed for posterior teeth to those retained by post-and-core retention systems. The review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. The electronic search process was conducted on PubMed-Medline, Scopus, Embase and ISI Web of Knowledge (WoS) from the earliest available date till 31 January 2023. Additionally, the studies were assessed for their overall quality and risk of bias using the Quality Assessment Tool For In Vitro Studies (the QUIN). The initial search resulted in 291 articles, out of which, only 10 studies met the eligibility criteria. In all studies LDS endocrowns were compared with various kinds of endodontic posts and crowns made from other materials. There were no definite pattern or trends observed in the fracture strengths of tested specimens. There was no predilection observed in failure patters among the experimental specimens. No predilection was observed in the fracture strengths of LDS endocrowns when compared to post-and-core crowns. Furthermore, no differences in failure patterns could be observed when both types of restorations were compared. The authors propose standardized testing of endocrowns against post-and-core crowns in future studies. In conclusion, long-term clinical trials are advocated to compare the survival, failure and complication rates of LDS endocrowns and post-and-core restorations.
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- Zeeshan Qamar
- Department of O&MFS and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh 13244, Saudi Arabia
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- STAT SENSE, Srushti 10, Sector 1 D, Amba Township Pvt. Ltd., Trimandir, Adalaj 382421, Gujarat, India
- Department of Periodontology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune 411018, Maharashtra, India
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80138 Naples, Italy
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Almaslamani FS, Al-Subaie RM, Al-Rafee MA, Rayyan MR. Effect of pulp chamber depth on failure load and mode of failure of CAD/CAM endocrowns. Int J Comput Dent 2023; 26:31-36. [PMID: 36825565 DOI: 10.3290/j.ijcd.b3818295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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AIM The present study aimed to investigate the effect of pulp chamber depth on the failure load and mode of failure of CAD/CAM endocrowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty mandibular molars were sectioned above the cementoenamel junction (CEJ), followed by root canal treatment. Teeth were sectioned at a level of 1.5 mm above the CEJ, arranged from the lowest to the highest depths, and divided into three groups (n = 10): group SE: Shallow pulp chamber (1.42 to 2.17 mm); group IE: Intermediate pulp chamber (2.25 to 3.17 mm); group DE: Deep pulp chamber (3.33 to 5.17 mm). CAD/CAM endocrowns were fabricated by milling lithium disilicate ceramic blocks and were cemented using resin cement. Teeth were embedded in acrylic resin at 2 mm below the CEJ, and a compressive load was applied to create a 45-degree angled functional loading simulation until the occurrence of failure. RESULTS The mean failure loads were highest in group DE (1893.75 ± 496.08 N) compared with groups IE (1103.71 ± 254.59 N) and SE (1084.63 ± 240.92 N), with statistically significant differences between group DE and both groups IE and SE (P < 0.001). Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC) revealed a strong positive correlation between the pulp chamber depth and failure load of the endocrowns. The failure mode for all samples was catastrophic failure. CONCLUSION The pulp chamber depth affected the failure load of the teeth restored with endocrowns. The failure loads were higher in teeth with a greater pulp chamber depth. (Int J Comput Dent 2023;26(1): 31-0; doi: 10.3290/j.ijcd.b3818295).
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Mannocci F, Bitter K, Sauro S, Ferrari P, Austin R, Bhuva B. Present status and future directions: The restoration of root filled teeth. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 4:1059-1084. [PMID: 35808836 PMCID: PMC9796050 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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This narrative review will focus on a number of contemporary considerations relating to the restoration of root filled teeth and future directions for research. Clinicians are now more than ever, aware of the interdependence of the endodontic and restorative aspects of managing root filled teeth, and how these aspects of treatment are fundamental to obtaining the best long-term survival. To obtain the optimal outcomes for patients, clinicians carrying out endodontic treatment should have a vested interest in the restorative phase of the treatment process, as well as an appreciation for the structural and biomechanical effects of endodontic-restorative procedures on restoration and tooth longevity. Furthermore, the currently available research, largely lacks appreciation of occlusal factors in the longevity of root filled teeth, despite surrogate outcomes demonstrating the considerable influence this variable has. Controversies regarding the clinical relevance of minimally invasive endodontic and restorative concepts are largely unanswered with respect to clinical data, and it is therefore, all too easy to dismiss these ideas due to the lack of scientific evidence. However, conceptually, minimally invasive endodontic-restorative philosophies appear to be valid, and therefore, in the pursuit of improved clinical outcomes, it is important that the efficacies of these treatment protocols are determined. Alongside an increased awareness of the preservation of tooth structure, developments in adhesive bonding, ceramic materials and the inevitable integration of digital dentistry, there is also a need to evaluate the efficacy of new treatment philosophies and techniques with well-designed prospective clinical studies.
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- Francesco Mannocci
- Department of EndodonticsFaculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial SciencesKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of Operative and Preventive DentistryCharité ‐ University Medicine BerlinBerlinGermany
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- Departamento de Odontología, Facultad de Ciencias de la SaludUniversidad CEU‐Cardenal Herrera ValenciaAlfara del PatriarcaSpain
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- Department of Operative DentistryUniversity of ParmaParmaItaly
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- Department of ProsthodonticsFaculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial SciencesKing's College LondonLondonUK
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- Department of EndodonticsFaculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial SciencesKing's College LondonLondonUK
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Elashmawy Y, Aboushelib M, Elshahawy W. Retention of different CAD/CAM endocrowns bonded to severely damaged endodontically treated teeth: An in vitro study. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2021; 21:269-275. [PMID: 34380814 PMCID: PMC8425367 DOI: 10.4103/jips.jips_91_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Aim: Assess the retention of endocrowns fabricated of different CAD/CAM materials. Settings and Design: In vitro - comparative study. Material and Methods: Root canal treated mandibular first molars were prepared in a standardized method. Standardized endocrowns were manufactured using four CAD-CAM blocks: resin infiltrated ceramic (Vita Enamic), partially stabilized tetragonal zirconia (Katana), lithium disilicate ceramic (IPS e.max CAD), and polyether-ether-keton (PEEK, BioHPP). After proper surface treatment, the restorations were cemented using a resin cement (Panavia F2.0) and were connected to a special attachment unit and secured to a universal testing machine. The amount of axial load required to dislodge the restoration from the tooth structure was measured (n = 12, α = 0.05). Failures were classified as adhesive debonding from the tooth structure without damaging the supporting tooth structure and cohesive fracture of the supporting tooth structure Statistical Analysis Used: One-way analysis of variance,Tukey's post hoc test. Results: The retention of Vita Enamic (61 ± 11 N) and IPS e.max CAD (58 ± 9 N) was significantly higher (F = 123, P < 0.01) than Katana (33 ± 13) and Peek restorations (23 ± 11). Vita Enamic and IPS e.max CAD were associated with fractured tooth segments during debonding while Katana and PEEK specimens were adhesively debonded from the remaining tooth structure. Conclusions: Within the limitations of this study, using lithium disilicate ceramics and resin infiltrated ceramics as restorative materials to fabricate endocrowns to restore severely damaged endodontically treated teeth, recorded significantly higher retention values. Meanwhile, using yttrium partially stabilized zirconia and polyether ether ketones for the same purpose recorded a favorable mode failure which avoided the possibility of tooth fracture.
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- Yasmin Elashmawy
- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of dentistry, University of Tanta, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of dentistry, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of dentistry, University of Tanta, Tanta, Egypt
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Kassis C, Khoury P, Mehanna CZ, Baba NZ, Bou Chebel F, Daou M, Hardan L. Effect of Inlays, Onlays and Endocrown Cavity Design Preparation on Fracture Resistance and Fracture Mode of Endodontically Treated Teeth: An In Vitro Study. J Prosthodont 2020; 30:625-631. [PMID: 33219727 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the fracture resistance and failure modes of endodontically treated mandibular molars restored with different designs of inlays, onlays and endocrowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Extracted mandibular third molars (n = 180) were used. An access cavity was prepared on the occlusal surface of each tooth and the roots were obturated with gutta percha. All specimens were randomly divided into 6 groups (n = 30/group) according to the cavity design and the restoration material used. C: control group without access cavity preparation. IE: MOD inlay preparation with EverX Posterior (GC Europe) in the pulp chamber. IG: MOD inlay preparation with G-aenial Universal Flo (GC America) in the pulp chamber. OE: onlay preparation with EverX Posterior (GC Europe) in the pulp chamber. OG: onlay preparation with G-aenial Universal Flo (GC America) in the pulp chamber. EC: endocrown with an empty pulp chamber. All restorations were fabricated with CAD/CAM system using CERASMART® (GC Dental products Europe, Belgium) CAD/CAM blocks. Specimens were thermal-cycled and were subjected to a compressive load applied at 30° angle relative to the long axis of the tooth with a universal testing machine. Results were statistically analyzed by ANOVA followed by Tukey post hoc tests. Chi-square test and Fisher Exact tests were used for the comparisons among groups. RESULTS The mean fracture strength was significantly different between the groups (p < 0.001); it was significantly highest for intact teeth, followed by endocrowns (p = 0.021). The strength was significantly lower for inlays (with G-aenial Universal Flo and EverX Posterior), intermediate for onlays with EverX Posterior followed by onlays with G-aenial Universal Flo. CONCLUSIONS Endocrowns exhibited higher fracture resistance than other tested composite resin groups. Endocrowns and onlays showed a more favorable failure mode than inlay restorations.
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- Cynthia Kassis
- Department of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Saint-Joseph University, School of Dentistry, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Lebanese University, School of Dentistry, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Saint-Joseph University, School of Dentistry, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA
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- Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Saint-Joseph University, School of Dentistry, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Dental Materials, Saint-Joseph University, School of Dentistry, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Saint-Joseph University, School of Dentistry, Beirut, Lebanon
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Davidovich E, Shay B, Nuni E, Mijiritsky E. An Innovative Treatment Approach Using Digital Workflow and CAD-CAM Part 1: The Restoration of Endodontically Treated Molars in Children. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:E1364. [PMID: 32093253 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17041364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Revised: 02/15/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Stainless steel crowns are the most popular restoration technique for young permanent first molars treated endodontically. However, these restorations are not aesthetically appealing and need to be replaced. Endocrowns constitute a reliable approach for restoring severely damaged molars and premolars. Intraoral scanners (IOSs) are well tolerated by children and are easily and quickly implemented. We present an innovative treatment approach for endodontically treated teeth in children, using a digital workflow with IOS and computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) fabrication of the restoration. The protocol involves a thorough diagnostic phase and comprehensive treatment planning. Among the factors to be considered are the child’s behavior, the parents’ cooperation and compliance, and initial preparation including inhalation sedation, effective local anaesthesia and the use of a rubber dam. Full attention should be given to 1–2 mm of ferruling by the endocrown, which should be appropriately prepared to accommodate endocrowns for molars. IOSs include scanning of the prepared tooth and its antagonist, and scanning of the bite. CAD-CAM preparation of the restoration is followed by restoration bonding and follow up. Digital workflow should be considered in the treatment of endodontically treated molars since the high accuracy of the scanning enables definitive restoration in young patients.
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Turkistani AA, Dimashkieh M, Rayyan M. Fracture resistance of teeth restored with endocrowns: An in vitro study. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2019; 32:389-394. [PMID: 31743558 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to evaluate the fracture resistance and failure mode of endodontically treated teeth restored with lithium disilicate endocrowns of different crown thicknesses. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 30 endodontically treated permanent mandibular first molars were sectioned horizontally 2 mm above the highest point of the cemento-enamel junction. The specimens were divided into three groups, and each group was restored with lithium disilicate (IPS e-max press) endocrowns of different crown thicknesses (3, 4.5, and 6 mm, respectively). After cementation, specimens were stored in room temperature for 72 hours, followed by subjecting them to compressive strength testing until failure. The fracture loads and the failure mode were recorded. Statistically analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance. RESULTS A statistically significant difference was found in the fracture resistance between the three groups with the highest fracture resistance in the 3 mm group, followed by the 4.5 mm group, and the least in the 6 mm group (P < .05). Most of the failures were accompanied with tooth fracture (90% in 3 mm group, 100% in 4.5 mm group, and 80% in 6 mm group). CONCLUSIONS Increasing the crown thickness of the endocrowns reduced the fracture resistance of restored teeth. Minimum fracture loads for all teeth restored with endocrowns were significantly higher than the maximum occlusal forces reported in the literature. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Fracture resistance and mode of failure of lithium disilicate (IPS e-max press) endocrowns varies widely between crown thicknesses. Clinicians should be cautious with crown thickness for endocrown restorations.
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- Prosthodontic Department, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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