An alternative method for fabricating a custom-made metal post with a ceramic core.


Deger S., Akgungor G., Caniklioglu B.

Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology, cilt.21, sa.3, ss.179-82, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

Özet

The restoration of anterior non-vital teeth with metal posts and cores and all-ceramic restorations may lead to compromised esthetics because of the semitranslucence of ceramics and the metallic color of the underlying post and cores. This article presents a technique that combines the optical properties of ceramic cores with the mechanical properties of custom-made cast metal posts. The technique involves heat pressing of the core from leucite-enriched glass-ceramic to the underlying custom-made metal post and may provide additional esthetic benefit for anterior teeth especially with little remaining coronal dentin and with small root volume.