title: Posts and cores: state of the art.
abstract: Post-and-core placement using prefabricated posts and composite resin is an everyday procedure in most general practices. Such posts are easily placed, strong, relatively inexpensive and predictable. The most popular techniques and materials have been described. It is anticipated that post-and-core use will continue to increase because of the current trend to retain natural teeth into the mature years of life.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Research Associates, Provo, Utah 84604, USA.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D001732:Bite Force; D002244:Carbon / Q000737:chemistry; D002484:Cementation; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003817:Dentition; D005544:Forecasting; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000191:economics; D012399:Rotation; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys; D002244:Carbon