Maintain Access Strip Technique (MAST) crown: a novel technique to stabilize anterior teeth while maintaining pulp canal access

Abstract

The management of an anterior tooth that has undergone breakdown, either due to trauma or failure of previous restorations, poses a challenge for clinicians to restore in situations where endodontic treatment is also necessary. The novel technique described in this Technique Tip: Maintain Access Strip Technique (MAST) crown, allows clinicians to effectively restore function and aesthetic form to an anterior tooth, while maintaining ease of access to the pulpal anatomy for future endodontic treatment. The approach uses clear strip crowns to reproduce coronal structure and anatomy with gutta percha cones for canal projection to maintain a path to the endodontic space. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The MAST crown technique facilitates stabilization of traumatized or broken teeth and maintain ease of access to the root canal.