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Effects of Post Diameter on Retention of Post-core Crown System

WUXiao-hong,CHENXin-min,YANG Yan,NIULin, YAO Wei   

  1. Dept.ofProsthodontics,West China College ofStomatology,Sichuan University,Chengdu610041,China
  • Received:2005-06-25 Revised:2005-06-25 Online:2005-06-20 Published:2005-06-20

Abstract:

Objective To access the effects of post′s diameter on the retention of post-core restorations.Methods Thirty- three simulant rootswith same length,taper and different diameter (1·305 mm, 1·830 mm, 2·175 mm and 2·700 mm respective- ly) were made of polymethylmethacrylate and were divided into 4 groups. The wax patterns of post-cores were manufactured and cast. The post-cores were cemented. After that, the adhesion, frictional force and restriction of the post-core restorations were measured.Results When the proportion of length and diameterwas smaller than 4·372, the linear regression between the post′s diameter and the retention of post-core crown systemwas F=107·98+72·08D. The linear regression between the post′s diameter and the adhesion was P=9·60+2·22D. The linear regression between the post′s diameter and the frictional force and restriction was Q=98·37+69·87D. The statistical analysis of the results indicated significant difference (P<0·05). When the proportion of length and diameter was lager than 4·372, the retention of post-core crown system increased although the post′s diameter de- creased.Conclusion When the proportion of length and diameter was smaller than 4·372, the retention of post-core crown sys- tem increased withthe decrease of the post′s diameter. While the proportionwas lagerthan a certain value, this rule did not exist.

Key words: post-core crown, diameter, retention, frictional force and restriction