title: [In vivo evaluation of carbon fiber posts].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The use of carbon fiber posts allows morpho-functional restoration of endodontically treated teeth with an assembly of materials of a modulus of elasticity similar to that of dentin. The study clinically evaluated the percentage of survival of dental elements treated and reconstructed with endocanal carbon fiber posts.
  
  
  METHODS
  At the Dentistry Clinic of the University of Sassari 60 dental elements were selected from 46 subjects. The teeth, which had been treated endodontically with success for at least six months, were classified by parameters taken from the international literature and reconstructed using Tech 2000 carbon fiber posts and adhesive resinous systems recommended by the post manufacturer.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The success rate was 98.4%. Almost half (49%) of the samples were single-rooted elements, 37.4% of the posts were 1.2 mm in diameter; in 78.3% the opposing contact was with a natural tooth; 100% of the elements had a type A dental structure.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Third generation posts are a valid alternative to metallic posts and improve the prognosis of the treated element. The carbon fiber posts fixed with the composite, forming a single unit with the dental element, thus improving mid-term RESULTS. The technique is easy to use under clinical conditions and can be performed in a single session. So far, the method has provided promising clinical results, as this study demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Odontoiatrica, Cattedra di Conservativa, Università degli Studi, Sassari, Italy.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Lai
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Lugliè
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chessa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002244:Carbon; D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D004708:Endodontics / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008422:Materials Testing; D008875:Middle Aged; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003764:Dental Materials; D002244:Carbon
vernacular_title: Valutazione dell'affidabilità clinica dei perni di terza generazione.