Comparative analysis of different sizes of prefabricated metal posts placed in relation to premolars-a retrospective analysis

Abstract

Endodontically treated teeth which have extensive structural defects due to caries, access cavity preparation require post and core management for retention purpose.The clinical decision as to whether an endodontically treated tooth requires a post and a crown poses a challenge to dental practitioners.This study aims at comparing different sizes of prefabricated metal posts in relation to endodontically treated premolars.This retrospective clinical study evaluated the patients who received prefabricated metal posts in endodontically treated premolars in Saveetha dental college, Chennai from June 2019 to March 2020. Over 373 patients records of prefabricated metal posts, 157 cases were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria.The collected data was imported to excel sheet, analysed using SPSS software.Results showed that the Group B (post size-2)(diameter of 0.85mm) reported greater preferences than other groups in relation to prefabricated metal posts in endodontically treated premolars.The comparative analysis in relation to endodontically treated premolars with prefabricated metal posts showed post size of 2(diameter of 0.85mm) showed greater preferences than other groups.