Abstract

JIMENEZ, Marcela P. Nueva Generación de Muñones Estéticos de Resina Reforzada con Fibras de Vidrio: Presentación de un Caso Clínico. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2001, vol.39, n.3, pp.69-74. ISSN 0001-6365.

One of the most recent applications of the fiber reinforced composite materials is their use as post and core systems to restore endodontically treated teeth. These new type of endodontic posts can be classified according to the fabrication, type of fiber and disposition of the fber into the resin matrix. Two different types of FRC post and core systems have been reported: 1) prefabricated posts and 2) customized. Prefabricated posts are endodontic posts designed and made by manufacturers to fit specific dimensions and diameters. Both carbon fiber and glass fiber post systems are commercially available. Customized post and core systems commonly involve the use of woven polyethylene or glass fibers that are pre-impregnated with an unfilled resin and then placed directly or indirectly into the canal. Even though this last application of FRC’s has been advertised and been used by many dentists, there is a lack of scientific evidence supporting the use of the material for this use in dentistry.

Keywords : Post and Core; endodontic posts; fiber reinforced composites; glass fibers.