Abstract
This study examines retention of a quartz-fibre endodontic post cemented in extracted human teeth using two cement types. Fifty-four extracted buman central incisor teeth were prepared for a tapered quartz-fibre post. Posts were cemented in 28 teeth using conventional resin cement (RelyX ARC), and 26 teeth using self-adhesive resin cement (RelyX Unicem). Posts were cyclically-loaded. Bond strengths were tested and dependability assessment was carried out. Although there was no significant difference in Weibull modulus between groups (p <0.05), greater dependability was displayed by RelyX Unicem group. Easy application and greater dependability of self-adhesive cement may improve bonding of fibre-based posts in root canals.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 33-7 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | The European journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2005 |