Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2018
Volume : Volume 9
Issue : Issue 1
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Rohit Nagar.
dr.rohit@yahoo.com
Background: Post and core therapies are considered as one of the most common endodontic techniques in oral rehabilitation. Nevertheless, with the latest advancements in endodontic trends, cast post and core are becoming obsolete gradually. Though, it is the first choice of the clinicians as far as the strength is concerned. The primary aim of this original study was to evaluate the post treatment satisfaction in cast post & core done in maxillary anterior teeth. Materials & Methods: This study was planned on a cross sectional idea wherein a questionnaire was employed. A total of 100 cast post and core patients were evaluated. All were asked to fill the questionnaire as per their own experiences. The questionnaire was distributed amongst patients of the department by hand. We had made sure to analyze the data of patients who honestly answered to this questionnaire. Responses were accumulated and data was analyzed statistically to calculate final results. Results: Statistical analysis was completed using statistical software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The resultant and recorded data was subjected to suitable statistical tests to obtain p values, mean and standard deviation. P ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. 42 patients think that temporization is really complicated in cast post and core treatment. 71 patients believe that cast post and core requires removal of additional coronal tooth structure. 69 patients did not find cast post and core therapy esthetically acceptable in anterior teeth. 58 patients think that cast post and core therapy is the most suitable way to restore the teeth when compared to the other options [Fiber Post]. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study authors concluded that the studied patients were fairly satisfied with custom made or cast post & core treatment. However, few patients were quite unsatisfied as they find it pretty expensive and time consuming.
Keywords: Endodontics, Post, Questionnaire, Core, Satisfaction.
