Post and core is a dental restoration treatment that’s sometimes performed after a root canal. When a significant portion of a tooth’s structure is removed, a post and core can help keep a dental ...

For almost half a century pinned amalgam restorations have been taught as the basis for cores in posterior vital teeth. Many schools, including our own, continue this venerable tradition in the ...

There are many post systems available for retaining a core, the major difference depending on whether the post is active or passive. Active (threaded) post systems provide improved retention compared ...