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Esthetic Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth: Factors That Affect Prognosis
Author(s) -
CHALIFOUX PAUL R.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.919
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1708-8240
pISSN - 1496-4155
DOI - 10.1111/j.1708-8240.1998.tb00341.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , root canal , orthodontics , orientation (vector space) , dental restoration , medicine , materials science , mathematics , geometry
Restoration of endodontically treated teeth involves a complex system of components and component interfaces designed to resist force. Dental materials, forces on teeth, clinical circumstances, and restorative design determine restoration success. A new classification evaluates number of canals, amount of remaining tooth surface, chamber space, canal quality, and canal orientation.