Decision-making in the provision of extra-coronal restorations

Abstract

With the plethora of dental materials available, the clinician has a wide choice of restorations. As clinicians become increasingly aware of the relative complications associated with different restorations, they are less likely to choose those that may result in problems, such as loss of vitality. In comparison, patients, if not kept fully informed, are unlikely to be aware of these problems and therefore may be happy to accept a more 'aesthetic' restoration. This decision dynamic-is examined in this article.