Glass fiber posts are indicated for support of crown reconstruction on endodontically treated teeth.
See below shape, root canal sealer, burs and most frequent indication for each post, but the X-ray situation and architecture of the tooth, as well as the need for retention is what will guide the correct indication.
Post:
Cervical 1 mm
Apical 0,65 mm
Sleeve:
Cervical 2,23 mm
Apical 1,40 mm
Taper 0,08 mm
Shape:
Parallel post with conical sleeve
Indications:
All indications
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Splendor
Cervical 1,4 mm
Apical 0,5 mm
Shape:
Double taper
Indications:
Lower central incisors and atresic root canals
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Exacto nº0,5
Cervical 1,4 mm
Apical 0,7 mm
Shape:
Double taper post
Indications:
Central and lateral incisors, 2nd premolar
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Exacto nº1
Cervical 1,6 mm
Apical 0,9 mm
Shape:
Double taper post
Indications:
Central incisors, canines and 2nd premolar
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Exacto nº2
Cervical 2 mm
Apical 1,1 mm
Shape:
Double taper post
Indications:
Young central incisors and canines
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement.
Bur:
Exacto nº3
Cervical 1,1 mm
Apical 0,7mm
Shape:
Serrated parallel posts
Indications:
Upper and lower lateral incisors, 1st premolar and molars
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Largo nº3
Cervical 1,3 mm
Apical 0,9 mm
Shape:
Serrated parallel posts
Indications:
Central and lateral incisors, 1st premolar
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Largo nº4
Cervical 1,5 mm
Apical 1,1 mm
Shape:
Serrated parallel posts
Indications:
Central incisors, canines and 2nd premolar
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Largo nº5
Universal
Shape:
Conical accessory post
Indications:
Narrow or wide canals
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
No specific bur (drill)
Clean the post with alcohol.
Apply Angelus® Silane and wait 1 minute.
Apply the chemical adhesive.
Etch with Angelus® 37% Phosphoric Acid.
Wash with water and dry with absorbent paper cones.
Apply the chemical adhesive.
Cement with cement chemical resin or dual
*For self-adhesive cements, the use of phosphoric acid and adhesive system is unnecessary.
Post:
Cervical 1 mm
Apical 0,65 mm
Sleeve:
Cervical 2,23 mm
Apical 1,40 mm
Taper 0,08 mm
Shape:
Parallel post with conical sleeve
Indications:
All indications
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Splendor
Cervical 1,4 mm
Apical 0,5 mm
Shape:
Double taper
Indications:
Lower central incisors and atresic root canals
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Exacto nº0,5
Cervical 1,4 mm
Apical 0,7 mm
Shape:
Double taper post
Indications:
Central and lateral incisors, 2nd premolar
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Exacto nº1
Cervical 1,6 mm
Apical 0,9 mm
Shape:
Double taper post
Indications:
Central incisors, canines and 2nd premolar
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Exacto nº2
Cervical 2 mm
Apical 1,1 mm
Shape:
Double taper post
Indications:
Young central incisors and canines
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement.
Bur:
Exacto nº3
Cervical 1,1 mm
Apical 0,7mm
Shape:
Serrated parallel posts
Indications:
Upper and lower lateral incisors, 1st premolar and molars
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Largo nº3
Cervical 1,3 mm
Apical 0,9 mm
Shape:
Serrated parallel posts
Indications:
Central and lateral incisors, 1st premolar
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Largo nº4
Cervical 1,5 mm
Apical 1,1 mm
Shape:
Serrated parallel posts
Indications:
Central incisors, canines and 2nd premolar
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
Largo nº5
Universal
Shape:
Conical accessory post
Indications:
Narrow or wide canals
Cement indication:
Chemical or self-adhesive resin cement
Bur:
No specific bur (drill)
Clean the post with alcohol.
Apply Angelus® Silane and wait 1 minute.
Apply the chemical adhesive.
Etch with Angelus® 37% Phosphoric Acid.
Wash with water and dry with absorbent paper cones.
Apply the chemical adhesive.
Cement with cement chemical resin or dual
*For self-adhesive cements, the use of phosphoric acid and adhesive system is unnecessary.