Watch this video to know the step by step technique for a customized / cast post and also for a prefabricated fibre post.
What is the importance of post and core procedure??
Post and core is extremely important because u can save so many natural broken down teeth and if you don’t have the knowledge of this procedure you would end up extracting a perfectly healthy tooth... which otherwise could be saved…Even a root piece can be restored with this post and core build-up.
This video also includes the difference between customized post / cast post and prefabricated posts and the advantages and disadvantages of both the techniques.
Among the post and core systems, Fibre posts are the most commonly used because of
their numerous advantages..
1) Similar elastic-modulus as dentin protecting the root from fracture
2) Bonding is used instead of cementing in the newer post systems for increased retention.
3) Safer
4) More easily removed
5) Aesthetic
6) Provides improved fracture resistance compared to metal posts
7) Corrosion resistant
In this video all steps are included, right from creation of the post space to the cementation of the post system.
Steps that are explained in this video
1) Different techniques of creating the post space -
- Using drills like Peeso reamers and gates glidden
- Using a heated endodontic plugger
2) In depth explanation of How to create the post space?
3) Important criteria for ferrule and ferrule effect
4) Direct method for customized / cast post and core procedure
5) Indirect method for customized / cast post and core technique
6) Different Prefabricated fiber post systems and how to use them -
- 3m Relyx Fibre Post System and
- Angelus Reforpost System
7) Cementation / Bonding of Fiber Posts
Watch the Part 1 of this topic to know the factors influencing the success of post and core
POST AND CORE PART 1 - FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SUCCESS OF POST AND CORE
Link to Part 1 -