Authors : Rohit Raghavan, Shajahan P A, Praseera Prakash
DOI : 10.18231/j.aprd.2022.027
Volume : 8
Issue : 3
Year : 2022
Page No : 132-136
Posts are fabricated for the purpose of retaining the restoration in cases where the coronal structure is inadequate. They strengthen the endodontically treated teeth. Metallic posts being rigid compared to the tooth structure limits its use. Post and core systems available nowadays permits the restoration of endodontically treated teeth aethetically. Features like light transmission, biocompatibility are improved with the metal free posts unlike metal posts To improve aesthetics, physical properties, biocompatibility, various aesthetic posts have been introduced and is also available in the market.
Keywords: Posts, Esthetic, Glass fiber, Endodontically treated