title: Adhesive restoration of endodontically treated teeth--current research.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Richard M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Foxton
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mannocci
authors.forename: Luciana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Melo
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives