Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (Feb 2014)

Biological Dentin Post for Intra Radicular Rehabilitation of A Fractured Anterior Tooth

  • CH. Swarupa,
  • Girija S Sajjan,
  • Vijaya Lakshmi Bhupahupathiraju,
  • Anupreeta Anwarullah,
  • Sashikanth Y.V.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/7222.4070
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 2
pp. 242 – 243

Abstract

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Ideal coronal reconstruction of endodontically treated tooth is still a challenge for restorative dentistry. Despite having varied types of commercially available posts, none of them meet all the ideal biological and mechanical properties. In this context a “Biological Post” serves as a homologous recipe for intraradicular rehabilitation of a fractured endodontically treated tooth by virtue of its biomimetic property. This case report addresses the esthetic and functional restoration of a fractured, endodontically treated maxillary lateral incisor in a young patient, through the preparation and adhesive cementation of a “Biological Post” made from a freshly extracted, intact human canine. The use of biological post can be considered as a novel alternative technique for the rehabilitation of an extensively damaged tooth.

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