Clinical Evaluation of Pulpless Teeth Restored With Different Fiber Posts

Objectives: Fiber-reinforced composite root canal posts have been introduced to be used instead of metallic posts.The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical performance of two different types of glass FRC posts and polyethylene fiber ribbon-reinforced and resin composite post and core restorations used as endodontic buildups to support crowns.

Methods: A total of 30 pulpless teeth on 23 patients with a mean follow-up time of 30.6 months (range 26 to 39 months) were treated with two types of glass FRC posts (Postec, Snowlight) and polyethylene fiber ribbon reinforced (Connect) and resin composite post and core material. Tetric Ceram composite resin was used as core material for all restorations and full ceramic porcelain crowns (Empress 2) were fabricated.

Results: The posts and cores were assessed by clinical and radiographic examination. During the evaluation period, only one dentin-cement failure (Snowlight) was observed as post dislodgement after 25 months of clinical service.

Conclusions: Promising results after 30.6 months of clinical service indicate that these three systems can be a vaible alternative to conventional post and core systems.