Ferrule is a feature of:
Although there is evidence that preserving as much coronal tooth structure as possible will enhance prognosis, it is less clear whether the prognosis will improve by creating a ferrule in an extensively damaged tooth by surgical crown-lengthening. In this latter circumstance, although the crown-lengthening allows a ferrule, it also leads to a much less favorable crown to root ratio and therefore increased leverage on the root during function.
Retention form
Resistance form
Conservation of tooth structure
Antirotational design