Posts Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 post materials.
A
Gold
Titanium
Carbon Fibre
Ceramic
Stainless steel
2
Q
What can be used to cement crowns?
A
GI luting cement
Composite resin luting cement
3
Q
Name 4 indications for size of a post.
A
4-5mm of GP remaining
1.5mm of circumferential dentine/root
Post <1/3 root width
Post: crown ratio >1:1
At least half of the post length into the subcrestal root
4
Q
What are the characteristics of an ideal post?
A
Parallel
Cement retained
Non-threaded
5
Q
What are the key features of a Nayyar core?
A
Root treatment removed from canals
Amalgam packed into root canals and tooth built up
Provides retention for amalgam
Cannot be prepared for 24 hours
