The number of endodontic procedures has increased steadily in the past decade with highly predictable results. Therefore, restoration of teeth after endodontic treatment is becoming an integral part of the restorative practice in dentistry. Proper restoration of ET teeth begins with a good understanding of their physical and biomechanical properties, anatomy, and a sound knowledge of the endodontic, periodontal, restorative, and occlusal principles. The primary function of the endodontic posts is to provide retention for the core and enable full sealing of the coronal portion of the root...

Dentine adhesive systems have created a new era in the field of dentistry. Owing to its property of adherence to the tooth structure by both micromechanical and chemical means, it finds a wide range of applications in various fields. It has led to the most desired form of treatment needs, i.e. the conservation of tooth structure, which is the ultimate goal of conservative dentistry. The current trend in the development of adhesive systems attempts to simplify bonding steps and make them more user-friendly. However, optimizing speed and efficiency should be accomplished without major...