Classification of Extensively Damaged Teeth to Evaluate Prognosis

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2011

Authors

esteves, h (Author) Other; correia, a (Author) FMDUP; araujo, f (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Journal Of The Canadian Dental Association

Vol. 77

ISSN: 0709-8936

Publisher: Canadian Dental Association

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Scientific classification

FOS: Medical and Health sciences > Clinical medicine

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-MF7

Abstract (EN): The restoration of teeth with extensive structural damage is an important clinical procedure in dental practice. However, despite the availability of a variety of materials, techniques and studies in the scientific literature, the criteria for selection of such teeth for restoration need clarification. The approach to severely compromised teeth should be based on consistent scientific evidence to reduce dental error and improve the prognosis. If restoration is indicated, it must conserve and protect the remaining tooth structure. In this article, we develop and suggest clinical criteria and guidelines that clinicians may use to identify and classify extensively damaged teeth to help in the diagnosis, treatment plan and prognosis.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 7