Cast Post a Diminishing Legacy – Review
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In modern dental practice, the conservative approach to treating severely carious teeth has largely replaced extraction with endodontic therapy, allowing these teeth to serve as long-term functional components. Advances in restorative techniques have shifted from anecdotal methods to evidence-based practices, emphasizing the importance of proper post-endodontic restoration. The strength of pulpless teeth, altered by endodontic treatment, can be signicantly enhanced through strategic restoration. Criteria for selecting appropriate materials and techniques include the amount of remaining tooth structure, anatomical considerations, and functional demands. Custom-cast posts, historically favored for their adaptability, are now often supplemented by ber posts due to their ease of use and effective performance. Restoration procedures must carefully address the risks of post dislodgment and root fractures, with meticulous attention to cleaning, tting, and cementation. Success in restoring endodontically treated teeth relies on preserving as much healthy dentin as possible and using well-tting, durable restorations.
Author: Aravind Kumar Duraivel
Institution: Ragas Dental College & Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404152477