Clinical Evaluation of Endocrown and Overlay Restorations

This study utilizes radiographic imaging (bitewing radiographs) and digital analysis of archived STL files to evaluate the clinical performance of endocrown and overlay restorations. The STL files are processed using Materialise 3-matic software to calculate cemented surface areas. Radiographic imaging assesses the presence of secondary caries or other failures. These diagnostic methods provide quantitative and visual data to evaluate long-term outcomes of the restorations.

This intervention includes the evaluation of dental restorations using modified FDI criteria, assessed on a 5-point Likert scale that measures aesthetic, functional, and biological outcomes. Additionally, oral hygiene is assessed through the measurement of the plaque index, with a mean score calculated for each participant. The use of both FDI-based Likert scoring and plaque index measurements allows for a detailed evaluation of restoration performance and oral health status, combining subjective patient-reported outcomes with objective clinical metrics.