AN OVERVIEW THE EFFICACY OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE ENDODONTIC ACCESS CAVITY IN MOLAR TEETH ON POLYMERIZATION, FRACTURE RESISTANCE

Abstract

In the past decade, less intrusive access cavities have been suggested to minimize tooth tissue loss during endodontic procedures and to alleviate the diminished fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth. The fracture resistance of molars with various access cavity designs may be influenced by restorative materials and age. There is a lack of comprehensive literature regarding the influence of cavity design and restorative material types on restorative factors, including material adaptation and photo-polymerization in limited access cavities. This review evaluates the quality of polymerization, material adaptability, and fracture resistance in several types of recovered access cavities. The access cavity is a pivotal phase in root canal therapy and may affect the succeeding treatment phases. The novel minimally invasive endodontic access cavity preparation concept seeks to protect healthy tooth structure by retaining maximal intact dentin, including the roof of the pulp chamber, to prevent tooth fractures during and following endodontic treatment.