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Fiber-reinforced composite post removal using guided endodontics: a case report
Changgi Cho1, Hyo Jin Jo1, Jung-Hong Ha1
1Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.
Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
|December 15, 2021
Summary
Removing fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) posts can be challenging. Guided endodontics offers a safe and efficient method for FRC post removal, preserving tooth structure.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Endodontics
Background:
- Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) post removal is a common clinical challenge.
- Existing techniques for FRC post removal lack established safety and efficiency.
- Guided endodontics has emerged as a novel approach for managing pulp canal obliteration.
Observation:
- This study presents two clinical cases of FRC post removal from maxillary anterior teeth.
- A dental operating microscope was utilized in conjunction with guided endodontics.
- Digital imaging, including optical scans and cone-beam computed tomography, was integrated for precise planning.
Findings:
- A customized stent was fabricated based on superimposed digital data and implant planning software.
- The guided endodontics technique facilitated rapid and secure FRC post removal.
- This method significantly minimized the loss of adjacent tooth structure during the procedure.
Implications:
- Guided endodontics presents a viable and effective option for FRC post removal.
- This technique enhances safety and predictability in restorative dental procedures.
- The successful application of guided endodontics can improve patient outcomes in complex endodontic cases.
