Harini K

Year : 2025 | Volume : 10 | Issue : 2 | Page : 35-41

Endocrowns in Oral and Social Rehabilitation: A Narrative Review of Conservative Restoration for Endodontically Treated Teeth.

Harini K

Department of Prosthodontics, Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore

Address for correspondence:

Dr. Harini K

Department of Prosthodontics,

Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore

Email: harini.kdento1996@gmail.com

Background:

Restoration of endodontically treated teeth (ETT) is essential for functional, esthetic, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Conventional post-and-core systems often require extensive tooth reduction, whereas endocrowns offer a conservative adhesive alternative for teeth with significant coronal loss.

Objective: To summarize current evidence on the clinical performance, biomechanical behavior, material selection, and social relevance of endocrowns.

Methods:

A narrative review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, including in vitro studies, finite element analyses, clinical trials, and systematic reviews evaluating endocrowns.

Results:

Endocrowns showed survival and fracture resistance comparable to or superior to post-and-core crowns, with predominantly repairable failure modes. Lithium disilicate and resin-based ceramics demonstrated favorable outcomes. Their minimally invasive design, reduced chair time, and potential cost-effectiveness support use across diverse socioeconomic settings.

Conclusion:

Endocrowns are a conservative and effective option for restoring ETT, offering favorable biomechanical and clinical outcomes, with potential benefits for oral and social rehabilitation.

Financial support and sponsorship

Nil.

Conflicts of interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

How to cite this Article: Harini K. Endocrowns in Oral and Social Rehabilitation: A Narrative Review of Conservative Restoration for Endodontically Treated Teeth. Int J Soc Rehab 2025;10(2):35-41. doi: 10.56501/intjsocrehab.v10i2.ijsr0046