Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 4 , Pages 380-386 , April 2002

The restoration of endodontically treated, single-rooted teeth with cast or direct posts and cores: A systematic review

References 

  1. In: Preparations for extensively damaged teeth.  Shillingburg HT,  Hobo S,  Whitsett LD,  Jacobi R,  Brackett SE editor. Fundamentals of fixed prosthodontics. Chicago: : Quintessence; 1997;p. 181–209
  2. Peters MC, Poort HW, Farah JW, Craig RG. Stress analysis of a tooth restored with a post and core. J Dent Res. 1983;62:760–763
  3. Kayser AF, Leempoel PJ, Snoek PA. The metal post and composite core combination. J Oral Rehabil. 1987;14:3–11
  4. Morgano SM, Brackett SE. Foundation restorations in fixed prosthodontics: current knowledge and future needs. J Prosthet Dent. 1999;82:643–657
  5. Gutmann JL. The dentin-root complex: anatomic and biologic considerations in restoring endodontically treated teeth. J Prosthet Dent. 1992;67:458–467
  6. Gutmann JL, Tidwell E. Restoring endodontically treated teeth. Tex Dent J. 1997;114:14–23
  7. Goodacre CJ, Spolnik KJ. The prosthodontic management of endodontically treated teeth: a literature review. Part I. Success and failure data, treatment concepts. J Prosthodont. 1994;3:243–250
  8. Creugers NH, Mentink AG, Kayser AF. An analysis of durability data on post and core restorations. J Dent. 1993;21:281–284
  9. Akkayan B, Caniklioglu B. Resistance to fracture of crowned teeth restored with different post systems. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 1998;6:13–18
  10. Assif D, Bitenski A, Pilo R, Oren E. Effect of post design on resistance to fracture of endodontically treated teeth with complete crowns. J Prosthet Dent. 1993;69:36–40
  11. Butz F, Lennon A, Heydecke G, Strub JR. Survival rate and fracture strength of endodontically treated maxillary incisors with moderate coronal defects restored with different post-and-core systems: an in vitro study. Int J Prosthodont. 2001;14:58–64
  12. Kern M, Pleimes AW, Strub JR. [Fracture strengths of metallic and all-ceramic post-and-core restorations]. Dtsch Zahnärztl Z. 1995;50:451–453 German
  13. Martinez-Insua A, da Silva L, Rilo B, Santana U. Comparison of the fracture resistances of pulpless teeth restored with a cast post and core or carbon-fiber post with a composite core. J Prosthet Dent. 1998;80:527–532
  14. Perez Moll JF, Howe DF, Svare CW. Cast gold post and core and pin-retained composite resin bases: a comparative study in strength. J Prosthet Dent. 1978;40:642–644
  15. Sidoli GE, King PA, Setchell DJ. An in vitro evaluation of a carbon fiber-based post and core system. J Prosthet Dent. 1997;78:5–9
  16. Robbins JW, Earnest LA, Schumann SD. Fracture resistance of endodontically-treated cuspids. Am J Dent. 1993;6:159–161
  17. Isidor F, Odman P, Brondum K. Intermittent loading of teeth restored using prefabricated carbon fiber posts. Int J Prosthodont. 1996;9:131–136
  18. Isidor F, Brondum K. Intermittent loading of teeth with tapered, individually cast or prefabricated, parallel-sided posts. Int J Prosthodont. 1992;5:257–261
  19. Reagan SE, Fruits TJ, Van Brunt CL, Ward CK. Effects of cyclic loading on selected post-and-core systems. Quintessence Int. 1999;30:61–67
  20. Sorensen JA, Engelman MJ. Ferrule design and fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth. J Prosthet Dent. 1990;63:529–536
  21. Libman WJ, Nicholls JI. Load fatigue of teeth restored with cast posts and cores and complete crowns. Int J Prosthodont. 1995;8:155–161
  22. Heydecke G, Butz F, Strub JR. [The effect of various post-/core buildup designs on the fracture resistance of crown-restored incisors]. Dtsch Zahnärztl Z. 1999;54:637–640 German
  23. In: The dentition: its alignment and articulation.  Kraus BS,  Jordan EJ,  Abrams LA editor. A study of the masticatory system. Dental anatomy and occlusion. Baltimore: : The Williams and Wilkins Company; 1969;p. 223–237
  24. Loney RW, Moulding MB, Ritsco RG. The effect of load angulation on fracture resistance of teeth restored with cast post and cores and crowns. Int J Prosthodont. 1995;8:247–251
  25. Kelly JR. Clinically relevant approach to failure testing of all-ceramic restorations. J Prosthet Dent. 1999;81:652–661
  26. Bergman B, Lundquist P, Sjogren U, Sundquist G. Restorative and endodontic results after treatment with cast posts and cores. J Prosthet Dent. 1989;61:10–15
  27. Hatzikyriakos AH, Reisis GI, Tsingos N. A 3-year postoperative clinical evaluation of posts and cores beneath existing crowns. J Prosthet Dent. 1992;67:454–458
  28. Linde LA. The use of composites as core material in root-filled teeth. II. Clinical investigation. Swed Dent J. 1984;8:209–216
  29. Mentink AG, Creugers NH, Meeuwissen R, Leempoel PJ, Kayser AF. Clinical performance of different post and core systems—results of a pilot study. J Oral Rehabil. 1993;20:577–584
  30. Mentink AG, Meeuwissen R, Kayser AF, Mulder J. Survival rate and failure characteristics of the all metal post and core restoration. J Oral Rehabil. 1993;20:455–461
  31. Torbjörner A, Karlsson S, Odman PA. Survival rate and failure characteristics for two post designs. J Prosthet Dent. 1995;73:439–444
  32. Reinhardt RA, Krejci RF, Pao YC, Stannard JG. Dentin stresses in post-reconstructed teeth with diminishing bone support. J Dent Res. 1983;62:1002–1008

☆ aVisiting Assistant Professor, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences.

☆☆ bProfessor, Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

★ Reprint requests to: Dr Guido Heydecke, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Albert-Ludwigs University, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany, Fax: (49)761-270-4925, E-mail: heydecke@umich.edu

PII: S0022-3913(02)20243-7

doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.123848

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 4 , Pages 380-386 , April 2002

Article Tools

* Image Usage & Resolution