Update on effect of ferrule on teeth restored with fiber posts

Abstract

Among the variety of post and core materials, fiber post is getting more and more popular because of its excellent physical and mechanical characters, superior aesthetics properties. However, it also has some limitations. In the restoration of damaged teeth, there should be more dentin ferrule, and the different designs of ferrule affect the reten⁃ tion, stability and root fracture resistance of teeth restored with fiber posts. The purpose of this article is to give a litera⁃ ture review of the effect of ferrule on teeth restored with fiber posts.

Keywords

• Fiber posts，
• Ferrule，
• Stress distribution，
• Fracture resistance，
• Weakened root，