title: A comparison of placement methods using a two-in-one dentin pin.
abstract: Experiments were performed to determine the effect of pin channel preparation with standard and reduction speed handpieces, and pin seating by hand and with motor drive. The greatest retention was achieved by preparation with a standard handpiece at 6000 rpm, and manual pin placement with a hand driver. The most consistent retention values were achieved using the reduction handpiece. All preparation and placement combinations examined produced a clinically acceptable result.
authors.affiliation: University of Otago, School of Dentistry, Dunedin, New Zealand.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Healey
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Chandler
mesh_terms: D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003772:Dental Pins; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003804:Dentin / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D013193:Stainless Steel