| 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
(Affiliation: Chair of Endodontics, University of Siena, Italy.)
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| Journal | The International journal of prosthodontics
(Int J Prosthodont)
2005 Sep-Oct
Vol. 18
Issue 5
Pg. 399-404
ISSN: 0893-2174 United States |
| PMID | 16220805
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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| Chemical References |
- Composite Resins
- Dentin-Bonding Agents
- Duo-Link
- Gradia
- Methacrylates
- One-Step dentin bonding system
- Resin Cements
- fiberglass
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| 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
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