The Best Posts, Cores, and Build-Up Techniques

Major changes have occurred in this area in the recent past! You know the evolution away from custom cast posts, but did you know the reasons for change from metal prefabs to fiber-reinforced, resin-based composite posts? Some bonding agents are not working with popular composite build-up materials. Many dentists are placing posts where they are not needed. Some practitioners are placing posts too deeply into tooth, and many are avoiding use of pin retention when it should be used. You may be inadvertently reducing post retention by improper bonding or lack of mechanical retention in post chambers. Learn how to make the most predictable, retentive, and long-lasting posts and cores. Gordon shows excellent live post, core, and build-up placement on patients, using fast and easy bonding procedures; recommends the best type of post for specific patients; and demonstrates the most adequate brands and types of bonding agents, and build-up and filler materials. It is time to change!

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Introduction	Video