A Literature Review of Different Criterias for Selecting and Cementing a post- A review

2011

The primary function of a corono-radicular post is to provide retention for a core, which replaces lost coronal tooth structure and retains the final restoration without compromising the apical seal of the endodontic filling. Therefore, it is important to select a post system that provides maximum retention, yet removes as little as possible of the remaining subgingival tooth structure. Several new esthetic dowel systems are available for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth, but little is known about how effectively these dowels seal the restored teeth. These post and core restorations are subjected to repeated tension, compression and torquing forces. Most forces clinically man…