title: Restoration and reinforcement of endodontically treated teeth with a polyethylene ribbon and prefabricated fiberglass post.
abstract: In the past it was considered appropriate to place a cast post and core in every pulpless tooth without regard to the remaining supportive tooth structure present. Recent research and the advent of adhesive bonding techniques have caused clinicians to reevaluate their restorative protocol. This article reviews the current literature with regard to restoration of the endodontically treated tooth and presents a method for restoration and reinforcement utilizing a combination of polyethylene ribbon and a prefabricated fiberglass post.
authors: S S
authors: SS
authors: Kimmel
mesh_terms: D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003442:Crowns; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D004548:Elasticity; D005898:Glass / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D020959:Polyethylene / Q000737:chemistry*; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000737:chemistry; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013499:Surface Properties; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries; D017155:Wettability
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D003764:Dental Materials; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D011095:Polyethylenes; C084063:RIBBOND; C009753:fiberglass; D020959:Polyethylene