Clinical longevity of metallic versus fiberglass intraradicular posts: a systematic review / Longevidade clínica de pinos intraradiculares metálicos versus de fibra de vidro: uma revisão sistemática

Objective: This systematic review aims to compare the clinical longevity of metallic and fiberglass intraradicular posts in teeth with severely compromised crowns, utilizing randomized clinical trials and case reports published in the last eleven years. Material and Methods: The research was conducted on PubMed, Medline, Lilacs, and BBO databases using the first search strategy with the descriptors 'dental posts,' 'longevity,' 'fiberglass-reinforced posts' or 'metallic posts.' The second search strategy involved analyzing the references of articles identified by the first search. Both studies were carried out with stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: No statistically significant and clinically relevant differences in longevity were observed between metallic and fiberglass posts. Conclusion: The clinical success and durability of the restorative procedure using intraradicular posts primarily depend on the remaining amount around the post (ferrule), the type and position of the tooth in the arch (impacting the masticatory forces exerted on the restored tooth), and the correct application of the cementation technique. It is noteworthy that fiberglass posts offer substantial advantages by presenting a modulus of elasticity similar to dental structure, ensuring a more homogeneous distribution of masticatory forces and reducing the risk of fractures. These findings have practical implications for material selection in restorative procedures involving intraradicular posts.(AU)

Objetivo: Esta revisão sistemática visa comparar a longevidade clínica de pinos intrarradiculares metálicos e de fibra de vidro em dentes com coroas severamente comprometidas, através de estudos clínicos randomizados e relatos de casos, publicados nos últimos onze anos. Material e Métodos: A pesquisa foi conduzida nas bases de dados PubMed, Medline, Lilacs e BBO, utilizando a primeira estratégia de busca com os s 'pinos dentais' e 'longevidade' e 'pinos reforçados com fibra de vidro' ou 'pinos metálicos'. A segunda estratégia de busca consistiu na análise das referências dos artigos identificados pela primeira estratégia. Ambos os estudos foram delineados com critérios rigorosos de inclusão e exclusão. Resultados: Não se constataram diferenças estatisticamente significativas e clinicamente relevantes na longevidade entre pinos metálicos e de fibra de vidro. Conclusão: O êxito clínico e a durabilidade do procedimento restaurador empregando pinos intrarradiculares dependem primordialmente da quantidade de remanescente ao redor do pino (férula), do tipo e posição do dente na arcada (o que impacta nas forças mastigatórias exercidas sobre o dente restaurado) e da aplicação correta da técnica de cimentação.Destaca-se que o pino de fibra de vidro oferece vantagens substanciais ao apresentar módulo de elasticidade similar à estrutura dentária, assegurando uma distribuição mais homogênea das forças mastigatórias e reduzindo o risco de fraturas (AU)

Rehabilitation of weakened premolars with a new polyfiber post and adhesive materials.

Background: Polyfiber posts used inside the root canal can help to restore the fracture resistance of weakened premolars. Aim: To assess the fracture resistance of endodontically treated premolars restored with different techniques, including the new polyfiber post (Spirapost). Materials and Methods: One hundred superior premolars were distributed into 10 groups (n = 10): Sound teeth (G1‑positive control) and experimental (G2 to G10), which received MODP cavities and canal treatment. Groups were restored as follows: G2 ‑ unrestored (negative control); G3 ‑ microhybrid resin (MR); G4 ‑ flowable resin (FR) + (MR); G5 ‑ glass fiber post (Reforpost) + MR; G6 ‑ Reforpost + FR + MR; G7 ‑ polyethylene fiber (Ribbond) + MR; G8 ‑ Ribbond + FR + MR; G9 ‑ polyfiber post (Spirapost) + MR and G10 ‑ Spirapost + FR + MR. After 24 h, the specimens were loaded until fracture. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey’s test (P < 0.05). Results: Premolars restored with Spirapost (G9 and G10) provided the highest fracture strength (P < 0.05), similar to sound teeth (G1), regardless of the composite resin. Intermediate values were achieved by G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, and G8, which were similar (P > 0.05) and different from the others (P < 0.05). Inferior values were found in G2 (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Fracture resistance of premolars with MODP cavities and endodontic access was recovered with the direct rehabilitation with Spirapost, regardless of the type of composite resin.

Effects of immediate and delayed intraradicular preparation on bond strength of fiber posts.

Background: To assist the retention of restorations prepared in endodontically treated teeth, fiber posts are widely used in dental practice. The ideal time to prepare space for the post is still controversial. Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of immediate and delayed postspace preparation on the retention of the self‑adhesive resin cement. Materials and Methods: Twelve bovine teeth were used with sectioned roots standardized to 19 mm. The teeth were properly instrumented and filled with gutta‑percha and eugenol‑free cement AH Plus. Two experimental groups (n = 6) were created based on the different times of post preparation (immediate and delayed). Using cemented cylindrical fiber posts, the teeth were put in acrylic resin and polyvinyl chloride tubes, where the cuts were made. Two slices were obtained from the cervical third, two from the medium third and two from the apical third. Subsequently, the samples were subjected into push‑out tests. Statistical analysis were performed using ANOVA and Tukey’s test (P = 5%). Results: The results indicated that, for all of the evaluated thirds, delayed preparation showed greater bond strength than immediate preparation. Conclusion: A delayed post preparation of the root space, following the root canal filling, is recommended.

Resistência à tração de pinos de fibra de vidro intrarradiculares: efeito de diferentes agentes cimentantes / Tensile strength of glass fiber posts in the intraradicular environment: effect of different luting cements

Avaliou-se, in vitro, a força de remoção por tração dos pinos de fibra de vidro (WP) de 1,2mm (White Post DC, FGM ), cimentados com 3 diferentes agentes de cimentação: cimento de fosfato de zinco (FZ) (S.S.WHITE); cimento resinoso dual (V) (Variolink, Ivoclar/ Vivadent) e cimento resinoso de polimerização química (M) (Multilink, Ivoclar/ Vivadent). Foram utilizados 45 dentes humanos unirradiculares e as coroas removidas 3 mm aquém da junção amelo-cementária. Os grupos foram divididos em função do agente de cimentação, a seguir: G1 (controle)- WP+FZ (n=15); G2- WP+V (n=15) e G3-WP+M(n=15). As raízes foram incluídas em resina acrílica autopolimerizável. Os espécimes foram armazenados em água destilada a 37º C, por 7 dias e submetidos ao teste de remoção por tração em uma máquina de ensaio mecânico MTS 810 (MTS System Corporation), com velocidade de 0,5 mm/min. As médias obtidas foram: FZ (95.1200 MPa); V (87.0680 MPa) e M (73.0500 MPa). Os resultados foram submetidos ao teste estatístico ANOVA e Tukey (p<0,05%). Concluiu-se que o grupo dos pinos de fibra de vidro cimentados com fosfato de zinco apresentou os maiores valores de resistência à remoção por tração, mas estatisticamente diferente somente para o grupo do Multilink.

This study evaluated, in vitro, the tensile stength of glass fiber post (WP), de 1.2mm, (White Post DC, FGM) cemented with three different luting agents: zinc phosphate cement (FZ) (S.S.WHITE); dual-polymerized resin luting agents (V) (Variolink, Ivoclar/ Vivadent) and autopolymerized resin luting agents (M) (Multilink, Ivoclar/ Vivadent). Forty-five human anterior teeth had the crowns removed 3 mm on this side at the cement-enamel junction. They were divide into 3 groups, as follows: G1- (control) WP+FZ (n=15); G2- WP+V (n=15) e G3-WP+M (n=15). The roots were mounted vertically in self-cured acrylic resin. The specimens were stored in destilled water for one week at 37ºC and fixed in a testing machine MTS 810 (MTS System Corporation) and loaded in tension at a cross-head speed of 0.5 mm/min until failure. The results were: zinc phosphate cement (95.1200 MPa); Variolink (87.0680 MPa) and Multilink (73.0500 MPa). The data was analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey tests at the 0.05 significance level. It was possible conclude that the glass fiber posts cimented with zinc phosphate cement presented the largest resistance values for the tension's removal, but significant different only for the Multilink's group.