Biomimetics and the restoration of the endodontically treated tooth

Authors

  • Paridhi Kimble University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, ADE Endodontics. Ann Arbor, MI, USA. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2538-3795
  • Anne Marie Corso University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, ADE Endodontics. Ann Arbor, MI, USA. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9291-455X
  • Maxwell Beattie University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, ADE Endodontics. Ann Arbor, MI, USA. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7878-8999
  • Marcia Sampaio Campos University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, ADE Endodontics. Ann Arbor, MI, USA. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6033-7161
  • Bruno Cavalcanti University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, ADE Endodontics. Ann Arbor, MI, USA. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0455-4823

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4322/bds.2023.e3668

Abstract

Although much progress has been obtained in terms of the Endodontic treatment, the literature shows that true success can be only achieved with adequate coronal seal to avoid bacterial contamination, and protect the tooth structure from fracture. There are many options available to the clinician to restore the endodontically treated tooth; however, there is not much evidence available on what alternative is better than another. This review will critically present the current knowledge on restorative choices, including posts and endocrowns, showing advantages and disadvantages of different treatment forms. With this knowledge, we will also introduce the concept of biomimetics to endodontically treated teeth, and how the nature of their remaining tooth structure can benefit from this approach. This concept entails the use of mechanisms and biologically produced materials to restore a tooth in a way that would mimic its natural structure, with the purpose of achieving better longterm prognosis.

KEYWORDS

Endodontics; Dental restoration; Biomimetics; Adhesion; Tooth fracture.

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Published

2023-01-30

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Literature Review Manuscript