title: A split-shank prefabricated post system: a critical multidisciplinary review.
abstract: A multidisciplinary panel of senior academics and practitioners has evaluated a system of prefabricated threaded split-shank posts (Flexi-Post/Flexi-Flange) from published research and their own clinical use. These posts have been compared with requirements of an ideal post system in relation to clinical use, stress effects, stress distribution, retention, loosening and displacement, provision for cores, and biocompatibility. The purpose was to provide this critical review to allow interested clinicians to compare this novel design to other available post systems.
authors.affiliation: Turner Dental School, University Dental Hospital, Manchester, England. stockm@fs.l.den.man.ac.uk
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Setcos
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Dummer
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Gorman
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Hopwood
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Saunders
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Hughlock
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hunter
mesh_terms: D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D010380:Peer Review; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013314:Stress, Mechanical