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- Title
Digital brilliance: Crafting smile with CAD/CAM endocrown.
- Authors
Meghana, T. H.
- Abstract
Introduction: Coronal rehabilitation of extensively damaged endodontically treated molars is challenging due to the loss of considerable sound tooth structure to support a casted restoration. Recently, attention has been drawn toward minimally invasive preparation, retention, and stability. Hence, endocrown serves as a suitable alternative for postendodontic restoration as it is more conservative and uses adhesive resin with mono-block technique. The utilization of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Zirconia, coupled with intraoral scanners, has revolutionized restorative dentistry. This case report explores the application of CAD/CAM Zirconia and an intraoral scanner in the restoration of a lower molar using the endocrown after root canal treatment. Case Report: An 11-year-old male patient reported with the chief complaint of pain in the lower right back tooth region for 1 week and was diagnosed with chronic irreversible pulpitis in relation to 46. Treatment was planned as RCT followed by endocrown using CAD/CAM zirconia and by taking digital impressions through the intraoral scanner and was cemented using RelyX (3M ESPE). Clinical Significance: The clinical significance of endocrown lies in their conservative approach to restoring extensively damaged molars, preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible while providing effective protection for the pulp chamber. This restorative solution offers durability, reduced risk of crown fracture, and esthetic outcomes, making it a valuable option for cases involving significant tooth structure compromise. Successful integration of CAD/CAM Zirconia and intraoral scanning technology offers superior precision in terms of optimal fit, improved mechanical properties, less time-consuming and more comfortable for the pediatric population.
- Subjects
PERIODONTIUM; ROOT canal treatment; LUMBAR pain; CHILD patients; CAD/CAM systems; TOOTH loss; TOOTH fractures
- Publication
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, 2024, Vol 42, pS121
- ISSN
0970-4388
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_59_24