Efficiency and effectiveness of fiber post removal using 3 techniques.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the speed (efficiency) and effectiveness of 3 different fiber post removal systems.


METHODS
Fiber posts (D.T. Light-Post no. 1 [Bisco Dental] and ParaPost FiberLux no. 5 [Coltène/Whaledent]) were cemented into 60 single-rooted teeth after endodontic therapy and post space preparation were completed. Three methods of fiber post removal were evaluated-D.T. Light-Post removal kit, the Kodex twist/Tenax ParaPost fiber post removal drill kit, and a combination of diamond bur/Peeso reamer.


RESULTS
The efficiency to remove either fiber post was not significantly different, nor was efficiency of any of the 3 post removal systems significantly different. For effectiveness, no difference was observed between post types, but effectiveness was higher with the diamond bur/Peeso reamer compared with the Kodex twist/Tenax ParaPost drills, which in turn was more effective than the D.T. Light-Post removal kit.


CONCLUSIONS
Fiber posts are efficiently removed by all 3 methods, but effectiveness of removal is higher using the diamond bur/Peeso reamer.
Anderson
Gerald C
GC
Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
Perdigão
Jorge
J
Hodges
James S
JS
Bowles
Walter R
WR
D017005:Dental Debonding / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013997:Time Factors; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000628:therapy*