Clinical Trial: Conservative Versus Conventional Restorative Approach for Endodontically Treated Posterior Teeth

U.S., Sept. 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07836920) titled 'Conservative Versus Conventional Restorative Approach for Endodontically Treated Posterior Teeth' on Sept. 14.

Brief Summary: This study compares two methods of restoring posterior teeth after root canal treatment. Traditionally, dentists use fiber posts and full coverage crowns, but this requires removing more tooth structure, which can weaken teeth further. A newer, more conservative option is the overlay, which preserves more of the natural tooth. While overlays appear promising, evidence is still limited, particularly for posterior teeth.

The trial, conducted at Cairo University, will involve fifty patients aged 20-50 with pro...