Question 303 (part 2) · LDEK · Post and core restorations

Indicate true statements regarding individual ceramic post and cores:

1) indications are teeth, in case of which the planned restoration is in the form of all-porcelain and metal-porcelain crowns;
2) single canal and wide rooted teeth are required;
3) lack of visibility is the disadvantage;
4) cementing is low effective;
5) very hard to remove from the canal.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,4,5.
  2. B. 1,2,3.
  3. C. 3,4,5.
  4. D. 2,3.
  5. E. 2,4,5.
Hint

Consider the aesthetic rationale for a ceramic post, the root form it needs, its radiopacity, bonding and retrievability.

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