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New aspects of restoring the endodontically treated tooth
1Boston University, Goldman School of Gaduate Dentistry.
The Alpha Omegan
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Modern post cementing techniques significantly improve the retention of posts used to reinforce endodontically treated teeth. This advancement enhances the longevity and stability of dental restorations, regardless of post surface treatments.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Endodontics
Background:
- Endodontically treated teeth are commonly reinforced with post-and-core systems before crown restoration.
- Numerous factors influencing post retention have been investigated, including post type, surface treatment, and luting cements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of current post cementing technology in achieving high retention rates for reinforced endodontic restorations.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on post-and-core systems, post surface treatments, and luting cements.
- Analysis of studies focusing on the retention of posts in endodontically treated teeth.
Main Results:
- Current post cementing technology allows for significantly higher retention rates compared to previous methods.
- The effectiveness of post surface treatments on retention appears less critical with modern cementing protocols.
Conclusions:
- Advancements in post cementing technology have overcome previous limitations in achieving high retention.
- Practitioners can achieve superior retention of post-and-core systems, enhancing the success of restoring endodontically treated teeth.