Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Comparative Analysis of Different Sizes of Prefabricated Metal Posts Placed in Relation to Premolars- A Retrospective Analysis

Keerthana T1 , Mahalakshmi. J2 , Deepak. S3 (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2020

Abstract

Endodontically treated teeth which have extensive structural defects due to caries, access cavitypreparation require post and core management for retention purpose.The clinical decision as to whetheran endodontically treated tooth requires a post and a crown poses a challenge to dental practitioners.Thisstudy aims at comparing different sizes of prefabricated metal posts in relation to endodontically treatedpremolars.This retrospective clinical study evaluated the patients who received prefabricated metal postsin endodontically treated premolars in Saveetha dental college, Chennai from June 2019 to March 2020.Over 373 patients records of prefabricated metal posts, 157 cases were selected based on the inclusion andexclusion criteria.The collected data was imported to excel sheet , analysed using SPSS software.Resultsshowed that the Group B (post size-2)(diameter of 0.85mm) reported greater preferences than other groupsin relation to prefabricated metal posts in endodontically treated premolars.The comparative analysis inrelation to endodontically treated premolars with prefabricated metal posts showed post size of 2(diameterof 0.85mm) showed greater preferences than other groups.

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