Prospective Study
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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2018; 6(3): 27-34
Published online Mar 16, 2018. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i3.27
Comparison of the clinical efficacy of two different types of post systems which were restored with composite restorations
Buket Ayna, Emrah Ayna, Sema Çelenk, Emine Göncü Başaran, Berivan Dündar Yılmaz, İbrahim Halil Tacir, Mehmet Cudi Tuncer
Buket Ayna, Sema Çelenk, Department of Pedodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Dicle University, Diyarbakır 21280, Turkey
Emrah Ayna, Emine Göncü Başaran, Berivan Dündar Yılmaz, İbrahim Halil Tacir, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Dicle University, Diyarbakır 21280, Turkey
Mehmet Cudi Tuncer, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakır 21280, Turkey
Author contributions: Ayna B, Ayna E and Çelenk S were responsible for the study design, data analysis, andmanuscript preparation; Yılmaz BD wrote the paper; Ayna B and Çelenk S performed endodontic treatment; Ayna E, Başaran EG and Yılmaz BD carried out evalation of the stability and lifespan of the restorations Ayna E, Tacir İH were prepared teeth; Tuncer MC were responsible for data collection and manuscript preparation.
Institutional review board statement: The study is registered at Department of Prosthodontics, Dental Faculty Hospital Trial Registry (PRO-3258/2010-13; Patient follow-up software system).
Clinical trial registration statement: The study is registered at Department of Prosthodontics, Dental Faculty Hospital trial registry (Patient follow-up software).
Informed consent statement: All the treatment procedures were performed after obtaining the informed consent in writing from the patients.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest and nothing to declare.
Data sharing statement: No additional data are available.
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Correspondence to: Mehmet Cudi Tuncer, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Fabrika mahallesi, 760. sokak, Sunrise 2 Evleri, E Blok, Kat.3, No.9, Diyarbakır 21280, Turkey. drcudi@hotmail.com
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Received: December 21, 2017
Peer-review started: December 21, 2017
First decision: January 3, 2018
Revised: January 5, 2018
Accepted: February 4, 2018
Article in press: February 4, 2018
Published online: March 16, 2018
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

Zircon and fiber posts are preferred to metal posts with esthetic and economic disadvantages. Metal posts are long term unsuccessful because it is mechanically bonded to root dentin. Esthetic posts are long-term successful by bonding dentine adhesives.

Research motivation

Long term clinical survival of esthetic posts remains controversial. Also zircon and polyethylene fiber posts with composite restorations are not often preferred. If there has been excessive crown damage it is good alternative.

Research objectives

Clinical survival of both posts is the same, indicating the importance of adhesive bonding. Future research should aim at increasing the adhesive bonding.

Research methods

Esthetic post and core was stated to the anterior teeth with endodontic treatment. Then, it was restored by composite restorations. Clinical survival of both esthetic posts were evaluated in 36 mo periods.

Research results

Clinical survival of both posts is the same. There were no statistically different between post systems.

Research conclusions

Esthetic post systems were successful the long-term clinical survival. It should preferred to metal posts. Direct composite restorations can preferred to the ceramic restorations. This materials provide esthetic, functional and economic advantages.

Research perspectives

Future research should focus on comparing composite to ceramic restorations. Also such as ceramic, hybrid ceramic and peek materials were added in the research.