Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
14th IFEA World Endodontic Congress 2024, Glasgow, İngiltere, 12 - 14 Eylül 2024, ss.1
Aim: This study aims to
assess the survival time of fiber post restorations applied at Akdeniz
University Faculty of Dentistry between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2023.
This evaluation is based on predetermined criteria, utilizing panoramic
radiographs from the patients.
Summary: Panoramic radiographs from 1,994 patients were scanned. The data examined included the observation period (comparison of the final observation date to the application date), the presence or absence of the post, the tooth type, the restoration type, the post, and the root length ratio. Teeth were not clearly observed on the radiographs, especially in the anterior region, and patients without follow-up radiographs and those with severe systemic diseases were excluded from the analysis. Additionally, tooth extractions for various reasons were also excluded from the study to avoid confounding the assessment of survival. The study included patients aged 18 and above who underwent cementation with resin cement, received root canal treatment, and had a fiber post applied at Akdeniz University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, between 01.01.2018 and 31.12. 2023.. Ultimately, data from 516 fiber posts in 441 patients met the inclusion criteria. Survival probability was determined using Kaplan-Meier analysis.
Notably, the type of
tooth and the fiber post/root length ratio were significant factors affecting
the longevity of the fiber post, while the type of restoration and jaw type did
not significantly influence outcomes.
Key Learning Points:
• Fiber post-restoration
in molar teeth demonstrated lower longevity.
• Fiber posts shorter
than half of the root length were associated with shorter survival times.