Endodontically treated teeth may require reinforcement.
Benefits
Considerations
- Posts retain the core build-up which is needed due to extensive loss of coronal tooth structure.
- Remaining dentinal structure will dictate if a post is indicated to compensate for extensive loss of coronal tooth structure.
- Aim to preserve as much coronal and radicular tooth structure as possible.
- Use a ferrule when using a post. An adequate ferrule is minimum 2 mm vertical height and 1 mm of dentin thickness.
- If an all-ceramic crown is chosen as the final restoration anteriorly, the colour and opacity of the post may lead to discolouration and shadowing of the crown, especially for an IPS e.max® restoration. Thus, opaquer would be critical if metal weas used for strength.
Material
Metal (alloy of choice)
Aesthetics
Acceptable – better with opaquer
Durability
Margins
Ferrule effect
Flexural strength
Alloy dependent
Indications
Universal except high aesthetics
Colour
May need masking
Bonding
Can be bonded
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UK Company Number NI045484
ROI Company Number CRO636616
