A survey of Australian prosthodontists: the use of posts in endodontically treated teeth

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to gain insight into common practises of Australian prosthodontists when placing a post in an endodontically treated tooth (ETT). Methods: A 17-question open- and closed-format questionnaire was sent to registered Australian prosthodontists. The response rate was 55% (N = 95). Results: The majority of respondents indicated the purpose of a post was to retain a core (N = 94, 99%). The decision to place a post is affected by the quantity of remaining tooth structure (N = 91, 96%) and the definitive restoration (N = 68, 72%). The ideal post length is neither a short nor long post with the most frequent response (N = 52, 34%) being ‘as long as possible without distur..