Post & Core (Indications & Workflow)
DeptProsthodonticsLevelIntermediateTime30–40 min
Assessment of post indication (ferrule evaluation, remaining tooth structure), post space preparation, fiber post or cast post selection, cementation with resin cement, and core build-up for endodontically treated teeth requiring full coverage.
What the protocol covers
- •A) When Do You Need a Post
- •B) The Number One Predictor: Ferrule
- •C) Post Choice: Fiber vs Metal
- •D) Biological and Mechanical Principles
- •E) Step-by-Step: Fiber Post Plus Composite Core
- •F) Common Complications
The full procedure entry includes
- The full step-by-step protocol (14 content blocks)
- Armamentarium, indications and contraindications
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The narrated video lesson and night-before prep sheet
More dental procedures
Treatment Planning for Crowns & BridgesFull Metal / PFM / All-Ceramic Crown PreparationRetraction Cord & Tissue ManagementImpressions (Conventional) & Digital ScanningProvisional Crowns & Bridges (Fabrication, Adjustment, Cementation)Bite RegistrationShade Selection & Lab PrescriptionTry-In & Final Cementation (Cement Selection)Primary ImpressionCustom Tray & Border MoldingFinal ImpressionJaw Relations (Vertical Dimension & CR Record)
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