Effects of glass fibers reinforced and non-reinforced composite resin on fracture behavior of severely destructed primary incisors and restored with post and core system.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate fracture resistance and failure type of coronally rehabilitated primary incisors with EverX Flow or Grandio Core post and core with or without fiber post.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Forty-eight extracted maxillary primary incisors were root canal treated and obturated with Metapex. The coronal 4-mm of Metapex was removed to create 3-mm intracanal post space. Next, coronal enamel and radicular dentin surfaces were acid-etched, and a bonding agent was applied and light-cured. Based on intracanal post and 2-mm height core buildup materials, specimens were divided equally (n = 12) into 4 groups as follow; Group I (EverX Flow), Group II (Grandio Core), Group III (Fiber post, and EverX Flow), and Group IV(Fiber post and Grandio Core). The coronal restorations were finalized to 4-mm height using G-aenial Anterior composite and specimens were tested for fracture resistance. Force required to induce fracture was recorded and failure type was examined.

RESULTS

Fracture resistance of Fiber post and EverX Flow group was statistically significant high than other tested groups. However, fracture resistance of EverX Flow group showed non-statistically significant difference from that of Fiber post and Grandio Core group. Regarding failure type, no specimen presented root fracture, and all failures were favorable and repairable.

CONCLUSION

EverX flow post and core with or without fiber post enhanced fracture resistance of restored primary incisors compared to Grandio Core alone.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

EverX flow post and core system with or without fiber post could be a promising restorative option for severely destructed primary incisors.