Clinical evaluation of the use of fiber posts and direct resin restorations for endodontically treated teeth.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

Restoration of root-treated teeth is routinely performed in clinical practice with a choice of therapeutic options, considering many factors to provide optimal mechanical properties, esthetics, and longevity. The aim of the present work was to present a preliminary clinical report on the use of fiber posts and direct resin composites for restoring root-treated teeth.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Thirty-eight anterior and 62 posterior endodontically treated teeth were selected from 3 private prosthodontic offices. The protocol used included endodontic treatment, with translucent fiber posts (DT post) bonded to the post-space using a '1-bottle' adhesive (One-Step, Bisco) and a dual-cure resin cement (DuoLink, Bisco). Direct resin restorations were performed using a micro-hybrid resin composite (Gradia Direct, GC) and a layering technique. Both opaque dentin and enamel and translucent enamel shades were used.

RESULTS:

Patients were recalled after 6, 12, 24, and 30 months, and the restorations assessed according to predetermined clinical and radiographic criteria. These clinician-mediated evaluation methods confirmed the good clinical performance of the restorations.

CONCLUSION:

Restoration of endodontically treated teeth with fiber posts and direct resin composites is a treatment option, that in the short term conserves remaining tooth structure and results in good patient compliance.

• Authors: Simone Grandini, Cecilia Goracci, Franklin R Tay, Romano Grandini, Marco Ferrari
• Journal: The International journal of prosthodontics (Int J Prosthodont) Vol. 18 Issue 5 Pg. 399-404 ( 2005) ISSN: 0893-2174 [Print] United States
• PMID: 16220805 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Bis-GMA, BPDM, HEMA dental-bonding resin
• Composite Resins
• Dentin-Bonding Agents
• Duo-Link
• Gradia
• Methacrylates
• Resin Cements
• fiberglass

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Composite Resins
• Dental Bonding
• Dental Restoration Failure
• Dental Restoration, Permanent (methods)
• Dentin-Bonding Agents
• Female
• Glass
• Humans
• Male
• Methacrylates
• Middle Aged
• Post and Core Technique
• Resin Cements
• Single-Blind Method
• Tooth, Nonvital