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A laboratory comparison of Individual Targis/Vectris posts with standard fiberglass posts

M. CorsaliniK. GenoveseL. LambertiC. PappalettereM. CarellaStefano Carossa

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Models AnatomicTooth NonvitalComposite ResinsElasticityBite ForceIncisorDental MaterialsGlass Ionomer CementsDentinMaterials TestingHumansGlassStress MechanicalPliabilitySilicate CementPost and Core Technique

description

This article presents an in vitro analysis of a specific occlusal loading test on endodontically treated teeth restored with 2 different composite post materials. Individual, customized posts (IFPs) were compared to standard fiberglass posts (SFPs). The selected IFPs (standard cylindric Targis/Vectris posts) were compared to SFPs (Conic 6% Post, Ghimas). The posts were first subjected to a 3-point bending test to compare their flexural elastic properties. They were then used to restore 22 endodontically treated artificial maxillary central incisors and subjected to a specific occlusal loading simulation test. The loading test showed that IFP restorations performed better than SFP restorations. A clinical evaluation of this laboratory observation is suggested.

http://hdl.handle.net/11589/6522