[A maxillary premolar reconstruction with a glass fiber reinforced post].
This paper presents the case of a 37 years old female patient who needed a reconstruction of an endodontic treated' second maxillary premolar. The patient presented large areas of occlusal abrasion caused by bruxism, therefore the solution consisted of a reconstruction with a non-metallic post reinforced with glass fibers. In such cases, the excessive occlusal forces developed by bruxism can produce a radicular fracture if the tooth would be reconstructed with a rigid metallic post. The glass-fiber reinforced post has some important qualities, which render it more suitable in most clinical cases: it is easy to use; has the ability to bond with restorative resins; decreases the risk of tooth fracture and provides better esthetics.
Viţalariu
Anca Mihaela
AM
Facultatea de Medicina Dentara, Universitatea de Medicina şi Farmacie "Gr.T. Popa", Iaşi.
Antohe
Magda
M
Bahrim
Delia
D
Tatarciuc
Monica
M
D000328:Adult; D001641:Bicuspid; D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D003764:Dental Materials; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003764:Dental Materials; C009753:fiberglass