title: Porcelain-fused-to-metal post and core: an esthetic alternative.
abstract: Custom cast metal post and cores used to retain all-ceramic restorations are indicated in endodontically treated teeth when little clinical crown remains. The metal cores of these post and core restorations block light transmission and create a graying effect when used in support of all-ceramic restorations. This article describes a technique to minimize this effect using custom cast porcelain-fused-to-metal post and cores to achieve a more natural esthetic result.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hochstedler
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Huband
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Poillion
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D011176:Post and Core Technique
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain