title: Mini fiberglass post for composite resin restorations: A clinical report.
abstract: Threaded metal pins have been used to create additional retention for large composite resin restorations. However, their dark appearance may compromise esthetic outcome. The use of small fiberglass posts has been advocated as an alternative. This clinical report describes a mini fiberglass post (MFP) used to provide additional retention in a fractured anterior tooth that received a composite resin restoration. The MFP represents a promising option for creating additional retention for large composite resin restorations.
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais and Newton School of Dentistry, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Electronic address: luismorgancd@yahoo.com.br.
authors.forename: Luís Fernando Dos Santos Alves
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.affiliation: Doctoral student, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
authors.forename: Adriana Vieira
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Martins
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rodrigo de Castro
authors.initials: Rde C
authors.lastname: Albuquerque
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rodrigo Richard
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Silveira
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
authors.forename: Nelson Renato França Alves
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
authors.forename: Allysson Nogueira
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Moreira
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; C009753:fiberglass