Adhesive restoration of endodontically treated teeth--current research.
Restoring endodontically-treated teeth using adhesively cemented fibre posts is becoming popular in general practice. Clinical studies have been promising, however failures can occur, usually because of de-bonding of the post. Current research, aimed at identifying factors that could improve the adhesion of fibre posts, is described.


CONCLUSIONS
Adhesively-retained fibre posts are becoming a popular choice for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth. Dental practitioners should be knowledgeable on the rationale behind these restorations, factors that can lead to failure, and ongoing developments.
Foxton
Richard M
RM
Department of Conservative Dentistry, King's College London Dental Institute at Guy's, College and St.Thomas' Hospitals, Guy's Tower, London SE1 9RT, UK.
Mannocci
Francesco
F
Melo
Luciana
L
D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000601:surgery*
D000269:Adhesives