Post and Core

 A post and core restoration is a specialized restorative procedure performed when a tooth has undergone root canal treatment and has lost a significant amount of its natural crown structure. In such cases, the remaining tooth structure is insufficient to support a conventional restoration or crown on its own.

The post and core provides a stable foundation for rebuilding the tooth and allows placement of a definitive crown with optimal function and esthetics.

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What Is a Post and Core?

A post is a slender, biocompatible structure placed inside the prepared root canal space of an endodontically treated tooth. The core is the restorative material built around the post to recreate the lost coronal portion of the tooth.

The post does not strengthen the tooth; instead, it retains the core, which in turn supports the final crown.

When Is a Post and Core Required?

Post and core restorations are indicated in teeth with:

• Extensive loss of coronal tooth structure

• Endodontically treated anterior teeth with fractures

• Teeth lacking sufficient retention for core build-up alone

• Traumatized teeth requiring full-coverage restorations

• Esthetically critical teeth needing predictable crown support

 Benefits of Post and Core Restoration

• Salvages structurally compromised teeth

• Provides reliable crown retention

• Restores natural tooth form and function

• Enhances esthetic outcomes in anterior teeth

• Improves longevity of endodontically treated teeth