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Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD

You do these procedures many times every week! Are you using the best materials and techniques?  What is a filler, a build-up, or a post and core? When should you use each? Are you using the best codes for them? What kind of composite is best for a tooth build-up and why? Would you use your standard restorative resin or those sold as build-up resins?  In this video, Gordon compares the three procedures and discusses:

• When to use a filler, a build-up, or a post?
• Preps.
• Retention – undercuts, channels, potholes, pins, or posts?
• Tooth disinfection and desensitization.
• Bonding agents – best and worst characteristics.
• RMGI, GI, compomer, composite - When to use each?
• Curing techniques when necessary.

This is one of the most misunderstood procedures in restorative dentistry. Let us guide you to the best techniques.

Table of Contents

• Treatment Steps for Building Up Teeth
• Fillers, Build-Ups, Posts and Cores
• Fillers and Filler Materials
• Pre-Buildup Disinfection of Tooth Structure
• Build-Ups and Build-Up Materials
• Are Retentive Pins Needed?
• Demonstration of a Build-Up
• Potential Complications with Retentive Pins
• Posts and Cores - Clinical Situations Needing Posts
• Types of Posts
• Should More Than One Post Be Used in Multirooted Teeth?
• Best Cements for Posts
• Demonstration of Post Cementation
• Final Tooth Preparation
• Potential Overall Complications with Post and Core Procedure

Item #: S1970