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Publisher: Peytchinski Publishing Ltd.
ISSN: 1312-773X (Online)
Issue: 2025, vol. 31, issue2
Subject Area: Dental Medicine
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DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2025312.6284
Published online: 17 June 2025
Original article
J of IMAB. 2025 Apr-Jun;31(2):6284-6290
USE OF RADICULAR POSTS: A SURVEY AMONG DENTAL PRACTITIONERS
Mila Metodieva-Aleksandrova
, Elka Radeva,
Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University – Sofia, Bulgaria.
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Radicular posts are a widely used method for restoring teeth after endodontic treatment, with their application and effectiveness remaining topics of interest and discussion among dental practitioners.
Purpose:To assess the practices, preferences, and clinical reasoning of dental practitioners in Bulgaria regarding the use of radicular posts in the restoration of endodontically treated teeth.
Material/Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2024 among 270 dental practitioners with varied clinical experience. The questionnaire evaluated the frequency of use, post type preferences, clinical indications, cementation materials, removal difficulties, and practitioner confidence.
Results: Most respondents (52%) had over 20 years of experience, while 30% had less than 5. The majority (50%) practiced general dentistry. Fiber posts were the preferred esthetic post for 98% of participants, and 88% used prefabricated systems. The ferrule effect was considered important for fracture resistance by 84%. Root fracture (47%) and post debonding (41%) were identified as the most frequent causes of failure. While 67% believed radicular posts improve retention, only 52% thought they reinforce the remaining tooth structure.
Conclusions: Radicular posts continue to be a common clinical solution, especially prefabricated fiber posts. Despite varied opinions, most practitioners recognize their benefits for retention and fracture resistance. These findings highlight the need for ongoing education and clinical studies to optimize post selection and application.
Keywords: CAD/CAM posts, Dental practitioners, Ferrule еffect, Fiber posts, Survey,
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Please cite this article as: Metodieva-Aleksandrova M, Radeva E. Use of Radicular Posts: A Survey Among Dental Practitioners. J of IMAB. 2025 Apr-Jun;31(2):6284-6290. [Crossref - 10.5272/jimab.2025312.6284]
Correspondence to: Mila Metodieva-Aleksandrova, Departmen of Conservative Dentistry, Medical University of Sofia; 1, St. Georgi Sofiiski Blvd., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria; E-mail: drmilametodieva@gmail.com
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Received: 07 January 2025
Published online: 17 June 2025