Tooth preparation for post-retained restorations

Failure of root canal treatment and/or post crowns can be avoided in many cases if appropriate tooth preparation is carried out. This paper discusses the rationale for the timing of post placement following root canal treatment and appropriate methods for removal of gutta-percha prior to post space...

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Published in:	British dental journal Vol. 198; no. 8; pp. 463 - 471
Main Authors:	Ricketts, D N J, Tait, C M E, Higgins, A J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Nature Publishing Group 23-04-2005
Subjects:	Biocompatible Materials Crown Lengthening - methods Crowns Dental Prosthesis Retention - methods Dentistry Gutta-Percha Humans Post and Core Technique Root Canal Obturation - methods Root Canal Therapy - methods Tooth Movement Techniques - methods Tooth Preparation - methods
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Summary:	Failure of root canal treatment and/or post crowns can be avoided in many cases if appropriate tooth preparation is carried out. This paper discusses the rationale for the timing of post placement following root canal treatment and appropriate methods for removal of gutta-percha prior to post space preparation. The basic principles of post space preparation are described, which should reduce the risk of weakening the root unnecessarily, causing damage to the periodontium and post perforation.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1
ISSN:	0007-0610 1476-5373
DOI:	10.1038/sj.bdj.4812249