Tooth Post and Core Build-Up

Saving Your Natural Smile

When a tooth has suffered severe damage from decay or trauma, a standard filling is often not enough to keep it strong. In our clinic, our priority is always to preserve your natural teeth. Tooth reconstruction with a post and core is the ideal treatment to restore the structure, functionality, and aesthetics of a tooth that has lost a significant amount of its natural volume.

What is a Dental Post?

A dental post is a small, highly durable support rod (typically made of fiber glass or metal) that is safely placed inside the root canal of the tooth, usually after a root canal treatment has been completed.

How it works: Think of it as the foundation of a building. It provides the necessary internal reinforcement so that the core build-up material (usually composite resin) can anchor securely, allowing the tooth to safely support a dental crown or a large restoration.

Why Choose This Treatment?

• Tooth Longevity: It prevents fractures and the breakage of weakened tooth walls.
• Ultimate Stability: It provides a rock-solid base for the final restoration (crown).
• Natural Aesthetics: By utilizing modern fiber posts, we achieve a completely natural look that doesn’t cast dark shadows under your ceramic crown.
• Painless Procedure: The placement is quick, painless, and performed with absolute precision thanks to our advanced equipment.

When is it Necessary?

A post and core build-up is highly recommended for:

1. Root-canal-treated teeth that have lost their natural structural strength.
2. Teeth with extensive destruction due to deep cavities.
3. Broken or fractured teeth (from accidents or chewing hard food) where the root remains healthy.

Do you have a weakened tooth that needs reinforcement? Contact us today to schedule your consultation and let’s restore the strength of your smile!