James P. Walker, DDS, PC
Tualatin Endodontics®                    503-885-1899
Specialist in Endodontics: microscopic non-surgical and surgical endodontics. Portland Oregon

Abstracts & Treatment Resources

Topic: Coronal Leakage

Impact of Root Canal Filling and Coronal Restoration Quality on Success. Gillen et al. JOE Vol. 37, Number 7, July 2011 895-902.

Literature review of clinical studies published between 1966 and 2010 that correlated the quality of endodontic treatment and the quality of coronal restoration. 9 papers were accepted for meta-analysis review.

Conclusion: Endodontic treatment is more predictable with both adequate root canal treatment and adequate restorative treatment.