Evaluation and comparison of different post systems

The number of endodontic procedures has increased steadily in the past decade with highly predictable results. Therefore, restoration of teeth after endodontic treatment is becoming an integral part of the restorative practice in dentistry. Proper restoration of endodontic treated teeth begins with a good understanding of their physical and biomechanical properties, anatomy, and a sound knowledge of the endodontic, periodontal, restorative and occlusal principles. Although many new restorative materials have become available over the past several years, some basic concepts in restoring endodontically treated teeth remain the same. This library dissertation reviewed the principles in the use of posts and also the various types of posts that are available. A thorough understanding of posts is necessary to make the right selection, as there are so many choices available.