Observation of 120 cases of teeth with severe wedge-shaped defect treated with glass fiber post combined ;with gingival retraction

VernacularTitle:玻璃纤维桩与排龈技术治疗穿髓型楔状缺损牙120颗临床观察
Author: Xuefen MEI
Keywords: Glass fiber post; Gingival retraction; Pulp; Wedge-shaped defect; Adhesive
From: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(2):287-289
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of glass fiber post combined with gingival retraction in the treat-ment of teeth with severe wedge -shaped defect.Methods 53 patients with 120 teeth treated for severe wedge -shaped defect were selected.All the teeth were given root canal treatment,glass fiber post was applied after root canal prepared and resin was applied to fill wedge-shaped defect after gingival retraction.All the teeth were followed up for 2-3 years.Results In 2-3 years follow-up after treatment,there was no adverse outcome such as crown fracture or root fracture,neither filling material falling off in all the 53 patients with 120 teeth.The effect was good and satis-fied.Conclusion The indication should be strictly grasped and then it is convenient to apply glass fiber post com-bined with gingival retraction to treat premolar with severe wedge -shaped defect,and complete coronal restoration should be avoided to reduce the cost of health care.