Flexural Test of Dental Materials (Fiber Post) - Three-Point Bending Test of Dental Material (Fiber Post)

User Benefits

- The strength of fiber post with good reproducibility can be measured. - Because the device itself is small, it can be installed anywhere.

Introduction

There are various dental treatments depending on the progress of tooth decay and periodontal disease. In particular, if the tooth decay progresses to the tooth canal, the pulp will be removed. After the pulp is removed, a base is needed to insert in the canal. Depending on the material, the base may be a metal core or a fiber post. A fiber post was developed to solve the problems of metal post/core, such as root fracture and blackening of teeth and gums caused by metal. The fiber post is suitable for metal-free treatment, it is hard to break the root, and the teeth and gums are not blackened, so it is excellent aesthetically. In the past, only metal core was covered by the Japanese Health Insurance System, but since 2016, fiber post treatment has been covered by the insurance, making it more accessible. This paper presents an example of a bending test of a fiber post.

January 6, 2022 GMT