Rehabilitation of Fractured Anterior Teeth Using Biological Post: A Case Series

Reestablishing the anatomy of affected teeth is the purpose of restorative dentistry. Thus the use of fragments from natural teeth warrants a highly effective restorative method. This case series describes the successful management of fractured maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth using biological posts made from human teeth. Following Endodontic treatment of the teeth, the coronal root space was modified to receive a biological post. Freshly extracted anterior teeth were selected. Using a diamond disc teeth were sectioned mesiodistally, and shaped so as to simulate the thickness and length of the post, and then cemented in the affected teeth. Core build up was done with composite, and porcelain fused to metal crowns were cemented. Patient were asymptomatic on the follow-up visits and radiographic evaluation revealed normal periradicular structure. As biological posts provide excellent adhesion and have resilience similar to natural tooth structure, they can be good alternatives to conventional post systems.