This review of the comparative efficacy of fibre and metal posts used for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth included 25 RCTs. The findings suggest that fibre post performe better than metal posts but the findings should be interpreted with caution.
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This review evaluating the difference between fibre and metal posts for endodontically treated teeth included 10 studies 6 of which were RCTs. The findings suggest no differences in outcomes between the two main types of post assessed. However, the evidence is of low certainty.
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This review evaluating the presence or absence of a ferrule influences the failure rate in fibre-reinforced composite (FRC) post-and-core restorations included 4 studies. While the findings indicate no differences in failure rates between restoration with and with out a ferrule the quality of the evidence is low.
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This review of post-retained crowns on endodontically treated teeth included 9 RCTs. Findings suggest that that the number of remaining coronal walls and the use of posts are key factors for the success/ survival of these restorations. However the quality of the available evidence is low.
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This review of complication in teeth restored with fibre posts only included 4 small studies providing little evidence to inform clinical practice
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This review of the impact of eugenol-based sealers on the bond strengths for fibre posts cemented to root canals included 9 in-vitro studies. The eugenol-based sealants reduced the bond strength by 0.8 MPa.
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This review compared root fracture rates of metal and fibre root canal posts and found not difference. While 14 studies were included only 7 were randomised trials and all were of low quality so higher quality studies are needed.
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The aim of this study was to assess whether the amount of residual coronal structure and the type of cement used for fibre post luting (self-adhesive cement vs. composite core material) affected the four-year survival of root-filled premolars. Patients requiring endodontic treatment and single-unit crown restoration of premolars were eligible. Patients were divided into two [read the full story…]
Yesterday (Dental Elf 14th Jan 2012) we looked at a review that compared cast and fibre posts in-vitro. Here we are looking at a trail that compares the use of more flexible, dentine-like (low Young modulus) glass fibre–reinforced epoxy resin posts (GFREPs) with rather rigid, stiff (higher Young modulus) titanium posts (TPs) in order to [read the full story…]
Endodontically treated teeth (ETT) are considered to be more brittle and subject to fracture. Posts are frequently used to restore ETT and use of the appropriate post material is considered important to a successful restoration. The aim of this review of in-vitro studies was to compare the fracture load of ETT restored with cast of [read the full story…]
