What Are The Advantages of Fibre Posts?

What is a fiber post in dentistry?

This fiber post consists of a metallic rod implanted in the tooth root, which extends to the position of the eroded crown. Here, it will serve as support for the rebuild of eroded walls. Once rebuilt, the canal will then be filled with ceramic mixture, thus terminating your root canal procedure.

What is the purpose of a dental post?

A dental post is added to an existing tooth that is still in place but needs to be reinforced. Dentists use a dental post to help stabilize and secure a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment (also called endodontic treatment: “endo” means inside, “dont” means tooth).

What are the advantages of Fibre posts?

Fibre posts are made of composite materials and are designed to mimic the natural structure of the tooth. They are strong, flexible, and can bond directly to the tooth structure, providing excellent support to the restoration.

What are the different types of fiber posts?

1. Glass fiber post

   Glass posts dissipate occlusal stress and do not transmit it as metal posts do. This post consists of strong glass fiber bundles embedded in a special composite material, which will chemically bond with the dental material used for cementation and core build-up.

   
   

2. Plastic fiber post