title: 'The last post?': assessment of the failing post-retained crown.
abstract: Failure of a post-retained restoration can provide a challenge to the general dental practitioner (GDP) in terms of diagnosis, treatment planning and communication with the patient. The cause of failure must be identified, and a thorough assessment of the restoration, remaining tooth and its functional and aesthetic demands carried out in order to plan treatment to provide the most reliable result. Clinical Relevance: This article discusses the assessment of failing post-retained crowns, with discussion of reasons for failure, thereby assisting the GDP in decision-making and treatment planning for such teeth.
authors: Hannah P
authors: HP
authors: Beddis
authors: Nnaemeka
authors: N
authors: Okechukwu
authors: Brian R
authors: BR
authors: Nattress
mesh_terms: D003442:Crowns; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000175:diagnosis; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure / Q000145:classification; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D019233:Retreatment; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements