Question 120 (part 2) · LDEK · Post and core restorations

Indicate false statements regarding posts and cores:

  1. A. standard metal-based posts and cores, due to many faults should be used less and less often in clinical practice.
  2. B. individual posts and cores may be used in case of a significant damage of clinical crowns up to the gingiva.
  3. C. the higher the modulus of elasticity of post restoring the coronal part of the post and core, the lower tension form in the crown and cement.
  4. D. material, out of which ceramic posts are fabricated of, is zircon oxide ceramics.
  5. E. posts and cores with fiberglass, as an restorations of high durability, are currently used in anterior and posterior section of dental arch.
Hint

Weigh the claim about fibre posts: are they suitable in every situation, including heavily loaded posterior teeth without a ferrule?

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