TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Case Report on Dentin Post: Contender for Commercially Available Post
A1  - Saee Wazurkrar
A1  - Aditya Patel
A1  - Lalit Pawar
A1  - Sharavari Deshmukh
JF  - Annals of Dental Specialty
JO  - Ann Dent Spec
SN  - 2347-2022
Y1  - 2024
VL  - 12
IS  - 4
DO  - 10.51847/4NiopTGVJU
SP  - 60
EP  - 64
N2  - Dentin posts, obtained from extracted teeth, offer a promising alternative to commercially available prefabricated posts in restorative dentistry. Their composition resembles natural dentin, allowing better adaptability, stress distribution, and long-term success than metal and fiber posts. The therapeutic application of a dentin post to restore a severely damaged endodontically treated tooth is detailed in this case study. A 42-year-old female patient presented with a fractured maxillary left canine requiring post-endodontic rehabilitation. Instead of using a prefabricated post, a dentin post was fabricated from an extracted premolar of the same patient. The extracted tooth was cleaned, sterilized, and shaped to fit the prepared post space. It was then cemented using an adhesive resin cement and a composite core build-up. A zirconia crown was placed to restore function and esthetics. The post-treatment evaluation showed excellent adaptation of the dentin post, with good retention and no signs of microleakage or failure. Using a dentin post provided a better fit, reduced stress on the root, and improved bonding with the surrounding dentin. The patient was followed up for 12 months, and no complications were observed. This case highlights the potential of dentin posts as a biocompatible and cost-effective alternative to conventional posts. Their use can be particularly beneficial in cases where a custom fit is required. Further clinical studies are needed to establish their long-term effectiveness in restorative dentistry.
UR  - https://annalsofdentalspecialty.net.in/article/a-case-report-on-dentin-post-contender-for-commercially-available-post-ces72umtrsbodq7
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