Question 26 (part 2) · LDEK · Post and core restorations

Indicate true statements regarding preparation of tooth for individual post and cores:

1) length of future core should be around 3/4 of root length;
2) length of the core should be at least of the length future crown;
3) width of canal prepared for core should be at maximum of ½ root width;
4) it is essential to leave at least 2mm dentin around the core;
5) canal should be cone shaped with degree of convergence not higher than 3 degrees.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2.
  2. B. 2,3.
  3. C. only 2.
  4. D. 2,5.
  5. E. all of the above-mentioned.
Hint

Recall the classic proportions: post length relative to crown and root, post width relative to root, and the dentine wall left around it.

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