title: Factors to consider for predictable post and core build-ups of endodontically treated teeth. Part I: Basic theoretical concepts.
abstract: Post and core build-ups represent an important pre-prosthetic procedure prior to the restoration of an endodontically treated tooth. The dental practitioner is presented with the dilemma of selecting from an ever increasing variety of materials, techniques and designs related to this procedure, many of which are harmful and mired in controversy. Part I of this paper reviews some basic theoretical concepts for the dentist to consider when producing a predictable post and core build-up. An understanding of these basic concepts will assist the dentist in gathering data and establishing a risk/benefit equation, and will also provide an additional aid during the decision-making process for the restoration of an endodontically treated tooth.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Manning
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: E W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Kwan
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001732:Bite Force; D003657:Decision Making; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003945:Diagnosis, Oral; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014070:Tooth / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control