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Post and core fabrication beneath an existing crown
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|December 1, 1979
Summary
A new post and core technique repairs fractured teeth before fixed partial denture placement. This method provides a cost-effective alternative to refabricating the entire dental prosthesis.
Area of Science:
- Dental materials science
- Restorative dentistry
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Tooth fractures prior to fixed partial denture (FPD) insertion present a clinical challenge.
- Traditional management may involve costly and time-consuming refabrication of the FPD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a technique for constructing a post and core for teeth fractured before FPD placement.
- To present a viable alternative to prosthesis refabrication.
Main Methods:
- A specific technique for post and core fabrication is detailed.
- Application in selected patient cases is implied.
Main Results:
- The described post and core technique is effective for repairing fractured teeth.
- It offers an acceptable clinical outcome.
Conclusions:
- This post and core technique is a practical solution for pre-FPD tooth fractures.
- It represents a more economical and efficient treatment option compared to prosthesis refabrication.