Open AccessClassification Proposal to measure extension defects of endodontically treated anterior teeth
Author(s) -
Rafael Murgueitio
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
revista estomatologia/revista estomatologâia/revista estomatología y salud
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2248-7220
pISSN - 0121-3873
DOI - 10.25100/re.v15i2.5616
Subject(s) - coronal plane , post and core , root canal , dentistry , crown (dentistry) , anterior teeth , orthodontics , medicine , endodontic therapy , core (optical fiber) , computer science , anatomy , telecommunications
Summary: A classification of the extension defects ofendodontically anterior teeth is presented. This classification is based on the amount of remanentcoronal tooth after an essential treatment has been done, such as: root canal therapy, removal ofcarious tissue, periodontal surgery whenever needed and tooth preparation either for the placementof a direct restoration material such as composite or a post and core and full crown restoration.This classification is based on 3 specific variables: supragingival remaining coronal toothstructure or core height, diameter and root canal depth. Key words: Post and core. Root canaltreatment. Diagnostic.