An alternative method for fabricating a custom-made metal post with a ceramic core.
Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology, vol.21, no.3, pp.179-82, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 21 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2005.00292.x
- Journal Name: Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.179-82
- Keywords: cast post, ceramic core, heat pressed ceramic, FRACTURE STRENGTH, SURVIVAL RATE, CAST POST, TEETH, SYSTEMS, RESTORATIONS, INCISORS
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
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.