The new dental restorability index to assess tooth restorability–adding the pulpal chamber lateral walls considerations for classifying the badly damaged teeth

Abstract

For a successful dental clinical practice, the teeth that is very badly damaged has to be restored in the best way possible. Still, enough justification is needed for restoring such teeth, even though there are advanced materials and techniques available which are widely accepted. In restoring the teeth that are severely damaged, there has to be enough scientific basis for the practice of such techniques. The preservation of whatever remains is the chief concern. Care has to be taken to reduce the reduction of the tooth as much as possible. Hence in this article, we aim to formulate the steps and the protocols that can help in classification and treatment strategies in the badly damaged teeth.