The Story
Indications
Prosthetic reconstruction of a tooth following root treatment.
Advantages
Reproduction of mechanical constraints of dentin
> Optimum ratio fiber (80%)/matrix (20%) provides compressive strength fracture resistance*
> High concentration glassfibers in the longitudinal direction provides the post resistance and elasticity
Low extraction resistance and no delamination
> Longitudinal glass fibers
Natural aesthetic appearance of the final restoration
> Translucent or ivory posts
Convenient of use
> Color code according to diameters, drills/posts colorimetric correspondence
Tips
To increase chemical bonding at the glassfiber/adhesive interface, apply silane to the surface of the post and dry it thoroughly before applying the adhesive.
How to apply a fiberglass post?
> Remove the composite to individualize the post
> Drill a pilot hole in the fiberglass post to facilitate to access it more easily
> Use either a waterless sonic or ultra-sonic diamond insert or a specific drill (Gates type) to delaminate the fiber in order to find the root canal under the reconstruction
Description
Indications
Prosthetic reconstruction of a tooth following root treatment.
Advantages
Reproduction of mechanical constraints of dentin
> Optimum ratio fiber (80%)/matrix (20%) provides compressive strength fracture resistance*
> High concentration glassfibers in the longitudinal direction provides the post resistance and elasticity
Low extraction resistance and no delamination
> Longitudinal glass fibers
Natural aesthetic appearance of the final restoration
> Translucent or ivory posts
Convenient of use
> Color code according to diameters, drills/posts colorimetric correspondence
Tips
To increase chemical bonding at the glassfiber/adhesive interface, apply silane to the surface of the post and dry it thoroughly before applying the adhesive.
How to apply a fiberglass post?
> Remove the composite to individualize the post
> Drill a pilot hole in the fiberglass post to facilitate to access it more easily
> Use either a waterless sonic or ultra-sonic diamond insert or a specific drill (Gates type) to delaminate the fiber in order to find the root canal under the reconstruction
