Pre-endo restoration 2013-2014

Criteria for acceptable pre-endo core restoration build-up with orthodontic band: remove all restoration & caries from tooth select well fitting ortho band place cotton pellet directly over canal orifices to prevent cement entering; make sure cotton pellet is well away from cavosurface margin burnish gingival margin of the band cement ortho band with GIC luting cement restore tooth with GIC e.g. Fuji 7 or Fuji 9 prepare access cavity, remove cotton pellet, & commence root canal treatment