Post and Core is a type of dental restoration that is performed after the root canal treatment in Pune. When significant amount of tooth portion is removed due to caries, this is used to keep the dental crown in place.
Posts are divided into pre-fabricated post and cast-post
Pre-fabricated post take less time to place, as they do not need any lab work and can be inserted immediately when needed.
In caste post an impression is taken of the post space and dental arch which is used to construct a suitable post in dental laboratory.
During the root canal procedure, a portion of your tooth and the pulp is removed. In some cases there may not be enough tooth intact to return to its normal function. In such cases, post and core can be used to keep the crown in place and to rebuild the missing portion of the tooth.
During this procedure the pulp should be completely removed from its canal. The post goes inside the canal which is sealed during the root canal procedure, which helps to rebuild the tooth portion. Cost of Post and Core starts from 1500/-
Pros
• This procedure allows you to retain the lost tooth structure, eliminating the need for tooth extraction and dental replacement which may be costly.
• Protects the remaining tooth from fracture
• High retention
Cons
• Post and Core procedure cannot be done if there is severe curvature of the root
• Teeth with heavy occlusal contacts may show less adaptability or risk of post and core separation.
• Less strength
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