Abstract: Endocrown was defined as a restoration fixed to a depulped tooth, which was anchored to the internal portion of the pulp chamber and to the cavity margins, thus obtaining macromechanical retention (provided by the pulpal walls), and microretention (by using adhesive cementation). As the development of restorative materials and adhesive techniques, endocrown received increasing attention due to its minimal tooth preparation and reduced chair-side time. This paper reviewed recent researches about endocrown in the aspect of its definition, indications, tooth preparation, materials, and performance compared to crown and post-and-core crown.

Key words: Endocrown, Endodontically treated teeth, Posterior, Ceramic