title: Coronoradicular rehabilitation with a carbon-fiber post.
abstract: Endodontically treated teeth present a myriad of problems because of coronal destruction from caries, previous restorations, and coronal access. Previously, a post was considered necessary to strengthen a tooth and to resist intraoral forces. However, recent research has indicated that not all endodontically treated teeth require a post, core, and crown. Each clinical situation must be evaluated and the need for a post and/or the appropriate post determined. The recent introduction of a carbon-fiber post may reduce some of the problems inherent with metal posts. Proper placement, advantages, and disadvantages are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York, USA.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Trushkowsky
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D002244:Carbon / Q000737:chemistry; D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D004548:Elasticity; D004853:Epoxy Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D008689:Methacrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000077482:Carbon Fiber; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003738:Dental Cements; D003764:Dental Materials; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; D004853:Epoxy Resins; D008689:Methacrylates; C100742:All-Bond 2; D002244:Carbon