Abstract

Dowel Core Techniques for Multi-rooted Teeth: Series of Three Cases

Ajay Jain and Ugrappa Sridevi

An endodontically treated tooth should have a good prognosis so that it can resume full function and serve satisfactorily as an abutment for a Fixed Dental Prosthesis (FDP) or a removable partial dental prosthesis. However, special techniques are needed to restore such a tooth. There are various dowel core techniques have been advocated in the literature. This case report presents the restoration of mutilated endodontically treated multi-rooted teeth by using three customized dowel core techniques.