Rehabilitation of endodontically treated teeth using the radiopaque fiber post
Brown, P.L.; Hicks, N.L.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 24(4): 275-278; 280-282; Quiz 284
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1548-8578 PMID: 12769029 Document Number: 556559
Metallic posts fall short of satisfying contemporary guidelines for ideal post/core rehabilitation. Along with technological improvements in adhesive resins, cements, and composite restoratives, the evolution of fiber-reinforced posts allows the rehabilitation of endodontically treated teeth with greater esthetics and virtually no predisposition to root fracture. At least one fiber post system now complies with all of the ideal post characteristics described in the endodontic text. This article describes the potential for displacement of metal posts by low-modulus fiber posts, the differences between them, and the development and placement of a radiopaque, translucent, double-tapered fiber post.