The foundation for full crown restoration of endodontically treated tooth: Post & Core

– The elastic modulus of endodontic posts

– Post shape variations

– Fiberglass, quartz, silica, and carbon fiber posts

– Preparation of the post prior to cementation to improve the bonding strength: sandblasting and silanizing procedures 

– The selection of materials for post cementation:

- self-adhesive resin cement

- chemical cured total etch resin cement.

– The bond strength and durability of fiber posts: evidence-based

– The application of the cement inside the root canal

– The removal of excessive cement, gutta-percha, sodium hypochlorite and EDTA from the canal

– Bonding of post and core to the dentin

– The etch&rinse adhesives vs. the etch&dry adhesives

– Obtaining the high maintenance of the bonding

– The coronal build-up. 

Recommended for: Prosthodontists, Endodontists, Restorers, General dentists.