title: [The ideal endodontic posts. A review of the literature].
abstract: Extensive research has been done regarding endodontic posts. In the majority of cases, only a few aspects are investigated. A literature review was performed regarding the various aspects that have to be considered when selecting a particular endodontic post for clinical application. The dentist has to realize that the ideal endodontic post (still) does not exist for all clinical situations. Most important is to achieve both a durable and a predictable result, sparing as much as possible of the root itself. Based on the literature, data presenting the requirements for an 'ideal' endodontic post are formulated.
authors.affiliation: Kliniek voor Mondziekten, Kaakchirurgie en Bijzondere Tandheelkunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis Groningen, Postbus 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen. hidde@doornbusch.nl
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Doornbusch
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vissink
authors.forename: M C D N J M
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Huysmans
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011176:Post and Core Technique