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Composite resin reinforcement of flared canals using light-transmitting plastic posts

J L Lui1

  • 1Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
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Light-transmitting plastic posts improve composite resin restoration in endodontically treated teeth with flared canals. They enable better light penetration for composite polymerization and create an optimal post canal for enhanced root reinforcement.

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Area of Science:

  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Dental Materials Science

Background:

  • Composite resins are used for reinforcing endodontically treated teeth with flared canals.
  • Autocuring and light-curing composite resins present challenges in polymerization control within root canals.
  • Weakened roots require effective intraradicular reinforcement materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of light-transmitting plastic posts for composite resin restoration in endodontically treated teeth.
  • To assess the effectiveness of these posts in achieving intraradicular composite resin reconstitution and root reinforcement.
  • To determine if light-transmitting posts facilitate optimal post canal preparation for final post placement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized light-transmitting plastic posts to facilitate light transmission deep into the root canal.

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  • Employed intraradicular composite resin reconstitution around the posts.
  • Prepared the post canal to accommodate a matching retentive final post.

    • Main Results:

    • Light-transmitting posts enabled effective polymerization of composite resin within the root canal.
    • The posts facilitated the reinforcement of weakened, endodontically treated roots.
    • An optimal post canal was formed, allowing accurate fitting of the final post.

    Conclusions:

    • Light-transmitting plastic posts are a valuable tool for reinforcing endodontically treated teeth with flared canals.
    • These posts overcome the challenges of composite resin polymerization deep within the root canal.
    • They offer a reliable method for achieving predictable post space preparation and root reinforcement.