Post & Core

Post & Core: An Essential And Time-Proven Procedure

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What Is A Post And Core?

If a large enough portion of a tooth is missing, whether because of a cavity, the loss of a filling, or the access cavity from root canal work, a restorative dentist canโ€™t simply place a crown on the tooth, because it wonโ€™t be stable enough. This is where a core comes in, replacing the missing tooth structure and providing support for the new crown.ย Sometimes the core is enough, but if not, a post may be added to anchor the core to the tooth.

Material Matters With Core And Post Treatment

The materials the core and particularly the post are made of have a major impact on whether or not the tooth will remain stable. Clinical evidence shows that metal posts donโ€™t do much to stabilize the tooth and may lead to fractures, whereasย complications from fiber-reinforced posts are rareย because the material distributes the stress to the surrounding tissues in a similar way to natural dentin.

Where To Get Posts And Cores In Richmond, Texas

For reliable post and core treatment that will keep your tooth in good shape, thereโ€™s no place better than Fossum Family Dental Care!ย Give us a call at 832-595-2266 orย send us an emailย to schedule an appointment so that we can discuss the treatment that will be best for your tooth.

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