Ferrule effect and its importance in restorative dentistry: A literature Review

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Ahmad Yahya K. Assiri
Jilani Saafi
Mohammed M. Al Moaleem
Vini Mehta

Keywords

Ferrule, Root canal treated teeth, Types of ferrules

Abstract

This review aims to report the current literature on the status of ferrule in root-filled teeth, classify the dif-ferent types of ferrules, highlight the biomechanical failures due to inadequate ferrule effect, and discuss the current restorative concepts according to the ferrule design principles.

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