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| Year : 2006 | Volume
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Current concepts in the restoration of endodontically treated teeth
Vidyashree V Nandini1, V Venkatesh2
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyil, Chennai, India
2 Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyil, Chennai, India
Correspondence Address:
Vidyashree V Nandini
Department of Prosthodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, Maduravoyil, Chennai
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0972-4052.27776
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With a plethora of postsystems available, it is often difficult to decide which one to use. This is made more difficult by the fact that new posts are introduced before existing ones are fully evaluated in laboratory and clinical studies. This article is an evidence-based description of the different post types and the main advantages and disadvantages of each and changing trends in treatment planning, understanding of the subject, options available to us with regard to materials. Though the choice of post will be driven by personal preference and a history of clinical success, there are certain pit falls to avoid and these are outlined. |
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