Customised glass fiber posts that are well adjusted into the root canal and have mechanical properties similar to those of dentin have been shown to be a very suitable treatment alternative for severely compromised endodontically treated teeth.
Customised glass fiber posts that are well adjusted into the root canal and have mechanical properties similar to those of dentin have been shown to be a very suitable treatment alternative for severely compromised endodontically treated teeth.
Customised glass fiber posts that are well adjusted into the root canal and have mechanical properties similar to those of dentin have been shown to be a very suitable treatment alternative for severely compromised endodontically treated teeth.
The restoration of damaged endodontically treated teeth with materials that have physical and mechanical properties similar to those of dentin has become a major objective of dentistry. The use of materials that can bond to both dentin and core material can improve distribution of forces along the roots, contributing to the reinforcement of the tooth. In addition, there has been an increased demand from patients and clinicians for aesthetic treatments. Consequently, the use of metal-free crowns, as well as aesthetic post and core materials has increased significantly.
The prefabricated glass fiber posts are now being widely used and are proving to be very succesful options. Their properties are similar to those of dentin; they are aesthetic, more practical, less expensive, and less invasive than metal posts and core systems.