An in vitro study of the effect endodontic access preparation has upon the retention of porcelain fused to metal crowns of mexillary central incisors

Abstract

Endodontic therapy often requires cutting access preparations through existing restorations. The purpose of this study was to determine whether endodontic access preparation affected the retention of porcelain fused to metal crowns of maxillary central incisors. Retentive forces required to displace porcelain fused to metal crowns of maxillary central incisors were measured using an Instron constant displacement rate testing machine. Using a paired t test analysis, a significant difference was found between crown retention before and after endodontic access preparation.