Endodontic treatment is undertaken in order to preserve a tooth, relieve the patient’s pain and protect periapical tissues from inflammation. Due to frequently severe loss of tooth structure, endodontic therapy should usually go in tandem with prosthetic rehabilitation. However, it is still undetermined what type of prosthetic restoration is optimal for endodontically treated teeth. Before selecting the appropriate restoration clinicians should take into account both patient- and toothrelated issues. Additionally, there are various opinions regarding the success of prosthetic treatment depending on the vitality of abutment teeth. Another issue being debated is whether it is necessary to perform root canal treatment prior to placing a prosthetic restoration. This literature review aims to summarize available data on the reconstruction of lost dental tissues with the support of endodontically treated teeth. Furthermore, the authors of the article will attempt to determine how endodontically treated teeth perform as abutments for prosthetic restorations compared to vital teeth.