Sam Rollings

SpR in Restorative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Aberdeen Dental School and Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen

Posts – when it all goes wrong! part 2: post removal techniques

The preparation required prior to post removal will vary depending on what type of post is present and what technique for removal is going to be used. The tooth should be isolated (preferably with...

Posts – when it all goes wrong! part 1: case assessment and management options

In the dental literature, the reported failure rate of post-retained restorations is very variable. Whilst a review of the literature in 2003 by Goodacre et al found that the incidence of...