Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 121, Issue 2, 271-272
Copyright © 1990 by American Dental Association
Restoring a tooth with massive internal resorption to form and function: report of case
HK Herrin
and
JR Ludington Jr
University of Texas Health Science Center, Dental Branch, Houston 77225.
This case report describes an innovative restorative technique using glass ionomer and posterior composite resin materials. It was used to treat a patient with extensive internal resorption of the clinical crown of the maxillary first molar. Although unconventional, this method successfully strengthened and restored the tooth.