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Clinical behavior of translucent-fiber posts: a 2-year prospective study.
Francesca Monticelli1, Simone Grandini, Cecilia Goracci
1Department of Restorative Dentistry and Dental Materials, University of Siena, Italy.
The International Journal of Prosthodontics
|January 13, 2004
Summary
This study found that three types of translucent fiber posts showed similar survival rates in premolar restorations over 2-3 years. All tested posts are equally reliable for clinical dental use.
Area of Science:
- Dental materials science
- Restorative dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Fiber posts are widely used for endodontically treated teeth.
- Translucent fiber posts offer aesthetic advantages.
- Clinical performance data for different translucent post systems are crucial for evidence-based practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To prospectively evaluate and compare the clinical performance of three types of translucent fiber posts.
- To assess the survival rates and complications associated with these posts over a 2 to 3-year follow-up period.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 225 patients requiring premolar endodontic treatment and restoration with a fiber post and crown.
- Random assignment of patients into three groups, each receiving a specific translucent post system (Aesthetic Plus, DT, or FRC Postec).
- Evaluation of clinical and radiographic parameters at 6, 12, 24, and 30 months post-restoration.
Main Results:
- A low incidence of debonding (3.5%) and recurrent periapical lesions (2.7%) was observed across all groups.
- No statistically significant differences were found in the survival rates among the three tested translucent post systems.
Conclusions:
- All three evaluated translucent fiber post systems demonstrated comparable and reliable clinical performance.
- The choice of translucent post system does not significantly impact survival rates in this patient cohort.