lassification of the extension defects of endodontically treated posterior teeth
Summary: Restoration of the endodonticallytreated teeth is a controversial topic in restorative dentistry, since many options exist to restorewhole or partially dental crowns. The option for treatment is not selected based on a precisediagnosis of the state of the dental remanent and differences between anterior and posterior teethare not evaluated. Therefore, a classification of the extension defects of endodontically posteriorteeth (EPT) is presented. This classification is based on 4 specific variables: vertical height andwalls distribution of supragingival remaining coronal tooth structure or core, diameter and rootcanal depth, and the distance of floor pulpar chamber and the root furcation. The correctapplication of this classification can help the operator to choose the best treatment option for thereconstruction of EPT, also this classification can help investigators to reach more organizedresults in future investigations on the reconstruction of EPT. Key words: Post and core. Endodontic.Diagnostic characteristics.