MEDIUMResearchTier 1
Response to letter to the editor regarding “restoration of endodontically treated teeth: a
SourceJournal of Prosthetic Dentistry (JPD)Tier 1Peer-Reviewed Research
Originally at sciencedirect.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Prosthodontists and general dentists placing crowns on endodontically treated teeth now have peer-reviewed cost-effectiveness data comparing a one-piece endodontic crown versus a conventional complete crown, potentially influencing material selection and treatment planning for these cases.
Key points
- The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry published the response in October 2026 (Volume 136, Issue 4).
- Authors Nighat Naved, Asif R. Khowaja, and Fahad Umer address a letter regarding the cost-effectiveness analysis of one-piece endodontic crowns versus complete crowns.
- The content is a direct response to a Letter to the Editor, indicating ongoing professional discussion about the original study's methodology or findings.
- Target audience includes clinicians making restorative decisions on endodontically treated teeth, where cost-effectiveness data can inform treatment choices.
Who should care
SpecialistAcademia
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