Damaged endodontically treated lower premolars with two or fewer remaining cavity walls that need post and core Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients older than 18 years 2. Patients are required to have one mandibular premolar for which endodontic treatment is indicated 3. The remaining cavity walls of the premolar after endodontic treatment two or fewer 4. No or treated periodontitis with a maximum probing depth of 4 mm and no bleeding on probing 5. Tooth mobility not more than score 1 6. The premolar are required to be in occlusal function with a natural tooth following restoration and none are used as abutments for fixed or removable prostheses 7. A willingness to return for a follow-up examination for at least 1 year
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Tooth will aim to serve as an abutment for fixed or removable prostheses 2. Medical contraindications to dental treatment 3. Poor oral hygiene 4. Teeth with failed endodontic therapy 5. Patients with severe parafunctional habits
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The loss of restoration for any reason, conducted by using of an explorer at 3, 6, and 12 months post-treatment and periapical radiographic examination performed by use of a paralleling technique at 6 and 12 months post-treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Conducted by visual inspection at 3, 6, and 12 months post-treatment 1. Tooth loss 2. Post debonding 3. Post fracture 4. Vertical or horizontal root fracture 5. Endodontic or periradicular conditions requiring endodontic retreatment 6. Secondary caries 7. Failure of core build-up 8. Loss of restoration because of technical failures | — |
Countries
Syria