It’s Time to Embrace the Core Advantage
August 21, 2024
There was at a time, maybe 10 or 15 years ago, when every root canal was restored with a post. It was just part of the procedure. That rule has changed, and it’s for the better.
While posts placed in endodontically treated teeth were previous thought to provide extra strength, many believe that posts-which have evolved from the biomechanically complex metal to the more flexible fiber-can weaken restored teeth and often lead to fractures. Increasingly, dentists are shifting their focus to core buildup materials.
