FIBER GLASS POSTS

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DEFINITION:

Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts is a system composed of prefabricated posts made from glass fibers embedded in epoxy resin for intraradicular reinforcement and support of prosthetic crowns.

ADVANTAGES:

1. Esthetics: Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Postsallows the transmission of light, providing superior esthetic results when associated with all-ceramic restorations (crowns, laminated veneers, onlays).

 2. Adaptability: Available in 3 diameter sizes, Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts can be used in narrow, medium and wide canals.

3. High Retentivity:
- Mechanical Retention: The anatomical shape of Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts - cylindrical and with a conic tip - is very retentive. Indentations throughout its length increase contact area for the selected cement.
- Chemical Adhesion: Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts is composed of epoxy resin which allows adhesion to resin cements.

4. Saves Tooth Structure: The association of Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts with the technique of adhesive cementation grants a lesser removal of dental structure. The conic tip also provides a better adaptation to the apical area.

5. Lower Risk of Root Canal Fracture: Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts cylindrical shape and conic tip distribute stresses of mastication evenly along the root. Together with its modulus of elasticity – similar to that of dentin – a lower likelihood of root fracture is guaranteed.

6. Standardized Technique: The kit includes a ruler, silicone stops and drills that match the diameter of the posts. This makes root canal preparation and cementation of Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts a precise, simple and quick procedure.

7. Easy to Remove: If root canal retreatment is necessary, Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts removal is quite easy due to its composition – it can be cut with diamond burs – and its longitudinal fibers which correctly guide the bur.  
Note: A careful evaluation of the endodontic treatment before the placement of the post is recommended.

8. No Corrosion: Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts does not corrode with time; it will not cause a metallic taste in the patient's mouth.

9. Saves Time and Decreases Costs: With Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts, a post is placed in one single appointment, saving time and eliminating lab fees.

10. Radiopacity: Quali-Dent® Fiber Glass Posts have an exclusive radiopaque component on its structure, giving it great radiography visualization.