title: The metal post and composite core combination.
abstract: Restoring broken down non-vital teeth implies in general the provision of a post and core foundation. Many materials and techniques have been introduced for this purpose in recent years. In this article the advantages and disadvantages of the cast and the non-cast post and core are discussed. The problems involved with the application of the post and core are reviewed. An efficient procedure for restoring a broken down tooth with a prefabricated post in combination with a composite core is presented.
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins; D003343:Corrosion; D003442:Crowns / Q000009:adverse effects; D003722:Dental Alloys; D006801:Humans; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000009:adverse effects; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys