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Cast post and core foundation for the badly broken down molar tooth.
1HCF Dental Centre, Sydney, New South Wales. sbender@hcf.com.au
Australian Dental Journal
|May 31, 2002
Summary
This study presents a new technique for restoring endodontically treated posterior teeth with no remaining crown structure. The described method yields a highly retentive post and core for fixed prosthodontic restorations, showing no failures in over 600 cases.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Endodontics
Background:
- Restoring endodontically treated posterior teeth with minimal or no coronal structure presents a significant clinical challenge.
- Increasing demand for durable restorations in an aging population necessitates advanced treatment options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel, step-by-step technique for the fabrication of a robust post and core system.
- To offer a superior alternative to conventional methods for restoring structurally compromised posterior teeth.
Main Methods:
- Detailed description of a step-by-step procedure for post and core fabrication.
- Inclusion of specific instrumentation, materials, and a new impression technique.
- Visual documentation through clinical photographs.
Main Results:
- Successful fabrication of a strong and highly retentive post and core foundation.
- The technique facilitates the placement of durable fixed prosthodontic restorations.
Conclusions:
- The described technique has demonstrated a 100% success rate in over 600 placements over five years.
- This method is presented as a superior alternative to conventional post and core techniques for compromised teeth.
- Addresses the growing need for reliable restorative solutions in an aging demographic.