Why, when and how are endodontically treated teeth restored.
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
41347313
Abstract
Post-endodontic treatment preferences can be influenced by educational, healthcare, financial, and historical factors. This study aimed to compare the post-endodontic treatment choices – particularly post and single-crown placement – of dentists in Germany and Switzerland. From August to November 2023, a questionnaire was distributed amongst 334 Swiss and 570 German dentists. A total of 50 Swiss dentists (response rate: 15.0%) and 60 German dentists (response rate: 10.5%) completed the survey. Descriptive analyses were conducted, and data presented as percentages. German dentists reported placing posts in 5–20% of endodontically treated teeth, whereas most Swiss dentists did so in less than 5%. Swiss dentists (58%) tended to place posts in teeth with 0–40% remaining tooth structure, while German dentists (60%) began at 40–70%. Regarding post-endodontic restorations, the majority of German dentists (67%) preferred single crowns, whereas most Swiss dentists (68%) favored composite-resin fillings and maintained even teeth with severely reduced coronal hard tissue. These trends were further supported by responses to various clinical case scenarios.
Date Issued
2025-12-05
Publication Type
Article
Subjects
e-survey
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endodontics
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post-endodontic treatment
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root-canal post
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treatment decision
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Melfsen, Levke | |
Magnucki, Gabriel | |
Neumann, Michael | |
Zitzmann, Nicola |
Journal
Swiss dental journal
Publisher
HOPE- HBZ Open Publishing Environment
ISSN
2296-6498
Access(Rights)
open.access