Post and Core - Modern Techniques
Abstract
- Discuss the advantages/disadvantages of the various post morphologies
- Introduce the 5 criteria which influence the success of a post
- Revise the principles of Shenker post design
- Understand the stages required for accurate impression taking
- Appreciate the importance of the ferrule in a post’s prognosis
- Awareness of the technique for a direct Duralay post and core
- Evaluate the techniques available for treating multi-rooted teeth
- Understand the implications of material choice on aesthetics and prognosis
- Discuss anti-rotation grooves, their placement and instrumentation
Learning Objectives
- Identify the material of choice for a clinical scenario
- Evaluate the criteria for post success in a clinical scenario
- Demonstrate the use of the Nayyar core for multi-rooted teeth
- Prepare a Shenker post and provide a suitable impression
- Fabricate a Duralay direct post and core for anterior teeth
- Produce a split cast post and core using the ‘bead-on’ technique
- Examine the stages in cementation of carbon fibre posts