The wallpapering technique is a key protocol for extending the function of endodontically treated teeth. More brittle due to their reduced hydration, non-vital teeth are more prone to fracture, so using fiber in this way creates a fail-safe that prevents failure beneath the coronal portion of the tooth and reinfection of the root.

Dr. David Alleman discusses how he helped pioneer this technique and other advancements in adhesive dentistry for cases with non-vital teeth in his Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry.

Articles referenced in this episode:

• Deliperi S, Alleman D, Rudo D. Stress reduced direct composites for the restoration of structurally compromised teeth: fiber design according to the wallpapering technique. Oper Dent. 2017, 42-3 (233-243)
• Belli S, Donmez N, Eskitascioglu G. The Effect of C-factor and Flowable Resin or Fiber Use at the Interface on Microtensile Bond Strength to Dentin. J Adhes Dent 2006_8-247-253
• Belli S., Et al. The effect of fiber placement or flowable resin lining on microleakage in class II adhesive restorations. J. Adhes. Dent. 2007; 9: 175-181.
• Fennis WMM, Kuijs RH, Kreulen CM, Verdonschot N, Creugers NHJ. Fatigue Resistance of Teeth Restored with Cuspal-Coverage Composite Restorations. Int J Prosthodont 2004 17(3)313-317
• Erkut S. Highlighted Microleakage in Overflared Canals with different fiber reinforced dowels. Oper Dent 2008 33(1)92-101.

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