Abstract
Background: To determine the survival rates of endodontically treated posterior teeth (EDPT) restored with partial coverage all-ceramic crowns with or without the use of fiber posts. Methods: MEDLINE and Cochrane searches were conducted in order to identify Randomized Clinical Trials (RCTs) related to endodontically treated posterior teeth restored with partial coverage crowns. The search period was extended until February 2020 and only in vivo, human, and studies in the English language were included. A manual search was also conducted and additional articles, if found, were included in the database. Results: The initial search for the selected databases identified 495 studies, which were all screened for inclusion through titles, abstracts and full-text reading. Out of these 495 studies, only one article met the eligibility criteria and was included in this systematic review. Statistical analysis could not be performed. Conclusions: Only one RCT was identified in this systematic review. More clinical evidence is necessary to assess the survival rate of EDPT with partial-coverage crowns. This systematic review failed because it did not find scientific evidence to support the use of indirect bonded restorations on EDPT.
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This systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA)
A MEDLINE, Scopus, Google Scholar and a Cochrane search were conducted to identify randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) related to endodontically treated posterior teeth restored with partial-coverage crowns
Summary
Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. The best clinical procedure to restore endodontically treated teeth (ETT) is still under discussion. The use of indirect bonded restorations transformed clinical behavior, saving tooth structure and becoming widely accepted by practitioners. Evidence is needed by RCTs to confirm if bonded restorations can replace cemented restorations clinically. In order to obtain scientific evidence, a systematic review should be performed based on at least three RCTs
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