Clinical performance of different post and core systems--results of a pilot study.
During the period 1974-1986, 112 post and core build-ups were inserted in 74 patients. The build-ups consisted of a metal prefabricated post (Dentatus, Unimetric or Radix) in combination with a composite core. After an average follow-up period of 7.9 years, 14 failures (12.5%) were noticed. Eight teeth could be rerestored and six teeth had to be extracted. However, when correction was made for teeth with a bad initial prognosis and for extractions not related to the build-up restoration, eight failures remained caused by failure of the build-up (7.5%). The Dentatus posts seemed to increase the risk for failure.
Department of Oral Function and Prosthetic Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Mentink
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Creugers
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Meeuwissen
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Leempoel
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Käyser
D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013997:Time Factors