The loss of dentin structure in the furcation area compromises the tooth’s mechanical integrity and increases the risk of catastrophic fracture.
The study “Fracture Resistance of Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Direct Restorations on Endodontically Treated Molar Teeth with Furcal Perforation” explores how different reinforcement strategies—particularly horizontal glass-fiber placement and advanced resin composites—can significantly improve biomechanical behavior and extend the functional longevity of these teeth.
► PDF: Direct vs. Indirect Restorations in Posterior Teeth: Which Offers Greater Fracture Resistance?
By comparing horizontal and vertical fiber orientations and evaluating their impact on fracture patterns, the research demonstrates that continuous horizontal bonding between the buccal and lingual walls enhances structural resistance more effectively than short-fiber or conventional restorative approaches.
This provides clinicians with valuable insights into selecting restorative materials and techniques that maximize reinforcement in compromised endodontic cases.
📄 We invite specialists and researchers to Read the full article in PDF through MDPI for detailed methodology, results, and clinical implications.
