A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR SELECTING TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR POSTERIOR POST ENDODONTIC SITUATIONS

Dr Anand KS; Dr Nishna Pradeep; Dr Sreekumar; Dr Muhammed Raneem

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR SELECTING TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR POSTERIOR POST ENDODONTIC SITUATIONS

Dr Anand Ks, Dr Nishna Pradeep, Dr Sreekumar, Dr Muhammed Raneem

Abstract :

Post endodontic restoration is one of the most important steps after root canal treatment and before placement of crown. There is a dire need for a classification so that dental practitioners can visualize and communicate with fellow dental practitioners as well as with patients for a proper treatment planning. It is also important from an academic point of view while training the dental students. The conditions of the remaining dentinal structure always determine the support for the post endodontic restoration. The system of classification for posterior teeth given here has five classes with two categories and three modifications for each class the height of the remaining dentinal wall in the defect area has also been addressed. This system of classification also aims at prescribing the mode of treatment for each class, defect, type and modification.