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The aesthetic post and core: unifying radicular form and structure.
Alan H Gluskin1, Irfan Ahmed, Dale B Herrero
1Department of Endodontics, University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA. agluskin@uop.edu
Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry : PPAD
|June 14, 2002
Summary
Modern dental materials like transilluminating posts and high-tech ceramics offer new strategies for restoring endodontically treated teeth. These innovations enable better structural and aesthetic rehabilitation of the coronoradicular complex.
Area of Science:
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Rehabilitation of endodontically treated teeth requires careful planning for function, structure, and aesthetics.
- Traditional methods face limitations in addressing complex cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore novel technologies and materials for post and core design in restorative dentistry.
- To highlight advancements enabling enhanced rehabilitation of the coronoradicular complex.
Main Methods:
- Review of contemporary material options including transilluminating posts, bondable fabrics, and high-technology ceramics.
- Analysis of their application in post and core design strategies.
Main Results:
- Contemporary materials significantly expand options for restoring endodontically treated teeth.
- Novel materials facilitate improved structural integrity and aesthetic outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Advancements in dental materials provide creative solutions for challenging post and core cases.
- Bondable materials unify root structure, enhancing restorative possibilities.