[A maxillary premolar reconstruction with a glass fiber reinforced post]

Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 2006 Oct-Dec;110(4):982-6.
[Article in Romanian]

Abstract

This paper presents the case of a 37 years old female patient who needed a reconstruction of an endodontic treated' second maxillary premolar. The patient presented large areas of occlusal abrasion caused by bruxism, therefore the solution consisted of a reconstruction with a non-metallic post reinforced with glass fibers. In such cases, the excessive occlusal forces developed by bruxism can produce a radicular fracture if the tooth would be reconstructed with a rigid metallic post. The glass-fiber reinforced post has some important qualities, which render it more suitable in most clinical cases: it is easy to use; has the ability to bond with restorative resins; decreases the risk of tooth fracture and provides better esthetics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bicuspid*
  • Bruxism / complications
  • Dental Materials*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
  • Female
  • Glass*
  • Humans
  • Tooth Abrasion / etiology
  • Tooth Abrasion / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dental Materials
  • fiberglass