title: Corrosion of a nonprecious metal post: a case report.
abstract: This paper describes a case in which an endodontically treated molar, which was restored with a post-retained cast restoration, was eventually lost following corrosion of the nonprecious metal post and fracture of the distal root.
authors.affiliation: University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Dentistry.
authors.forename: K Q
authors.initials: KQ
authors.lastname: Luu
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D003343:Corrosion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries
chemical_list: D002858:Chromium Alloys