Direct core materials

Dent Update. 2003 Sep;30(7):362-8. doi: 10.12968/denu.2003.30.7.362.

Abstract

There are many materials that can be used for direct-placement cores. Although the scientific evidence is incomplete, some materials are better suited to this task than others. This article provides an overview of direct-placement core materials and highlights what clinicians should consider when assessing a new product.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Composite Resins / chemistry
  • Crowns
  • Dental Amalgam / chemistry
  • Dental Materials* / chemistry
  • Dental Pins / classification
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Dental Prosthesis Retention
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents / chemistry
  • Glass Ionomer Cements / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Post and Core Technique* / classification
  • Post and Core Technique* / instrumentation
  • Tooth Preparation / methods

Substances

  • Composite Resins
  • Dental Materials
  • Dentin-Bonding Agents
  • Glass Ionomer Cements
  • Dental Amalgam