title: Non-metal post systems.
abstract: For many years metals, whether cast or prefabricated, have been exclusively used to construct posts as foundations for indirect restorations. Developments in composite and ceramic materials have resulted in the introduction of metal-free post systems as alternatives. This article provides an overview of the systems currently available, gives guidance on their use, and discusses some of the principles underlying the clinical performance of posts.
authors.affiliation: University of Birmingham.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Stewardson
mesh_terms: D002244:Carbon / Q000737:chemistry; D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D005898:Glass / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000737:chemistry; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D003188:Composite Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003764:Dental Materials; D011095:Polyethylenes; C084063:RIBBOND; D002244:Carbon; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide