Decision Making for Restoration of Teeth Following Root Canal Treatment: A Narrative Review

Abstract

Objectives: The decision-making process is extremely important in the field of dentistry, including the field of endodontics, particularly in the selection of materials to be used for restoration. This review paper aims to summarize the factors to be taken into account before choosing a restoration for endodontically treated teeth, to review the different options of restorative materials, as well as to compare the conventional method of crowning endodontically treated teeth with the use of adhesive composite resins on these teeth. Data: In order to find relevant articles, search terms including composite resin, partial crown, full crown, root canal therapy were used. Sources: Sources were gathered from bibliographic databases including MEDLINE, National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), ResearchGate as well as ScienceDirect. Study selection: Only articles that are 10 years old or newer were included in the study. In cases where there are insufficient articles that fit this criterion, the length of time was extended to 25 years old. Articles must be published in the English Language. Conclusion: The selection of coronal restorations requires the consideration of a multitude of factors. A clinician must always weigh in the benefits and drawbacks of each type of restoration as well as taking into account aesthetics and patient satisfaction.