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A KEY QUESTION
Ask what will retain the core and why a post is needed in this tooth.
Identify each component
A post may be metal or fibre and sits inside a tooth after root canal treatment. The core rebuilds missing structure; the crown fits over it. Ask whether “build-up” in the quote includes a post, core and final crown or only some of these.
Check why a post is needed
A post retains the core; it is not a routine way to strengthen the root. Enough remaining tooth may make a post unnecessary. Ask why it is proposed here, especially if every root-treated tooth in a plan is assigned one.
Three parts. Three different jobs.
A post-and-core proposal concerns rebuilding a retained natural tooth.
- Crown
- Fits over the prepared foundation.
- Core
- Rebuilds missing tooth structure and supports the crown.
- Post, when needed
- Sits within the retained tooth to help hold the core.
A core may be needed without a post. Root canal treatment alone does not establish a need for one.
What will retain my core, and what does a post add in this tooth?
Assess the remaining tooth
The amount and arrangement of sound tooth matter. “Ferrule” describes a band of natural tooth engaged by the crown. A post cannot replace an assessment of whether the tooth is restorable.
Further investigation or a specialist opinion may help. A photo cannot show every problem beneath the visible tooth.
- What do the root and supporting tissues show?
- Does previous treatment need review?
- What remains uncertain about keeping the tooth?
A post is different from an implant
A post sits inside a retained natural root. An implant is placed in the jaw to replace a missing root and support a restoration. If a quote says “screw”, clarify whether your tooth stays or is removed. Extraction, implants and their crowns need separate explanation and agreement.
Understand the sequence
The dentist removes part of the root-filling material to make room for the post, secures it and builds or fits the core before the crown. Ask whether the root canal treatment needs review first, why the material is suitable, and what temporary protection is planned. Agree handover between clinicians.
Discuss possible failure
Root fracture is one risk behind using posts only when needed. Ask what would happen if the crown or foundation loosened or further root treatment became necessary, including reassessment and component removal. Agree how to get help. A warranty cannot guarantee the natural tooth’s health.
Record the work
For Antalya treatment, itemise root canal work, post, core, temporary restoration, crown and reviews. Mark provisional decisions and ask how changes affect costs or travel. Keep records identifying the tooth and completed work.
Best Smile Turkey coordinates enquiries; the treating dental team provides treatment. Confirm the proposed system, availability and reviews after returning home.
Use the crown cost and treatment-scope checklist to separate the crown unit from any root canal, post, core or temporary work. Ask which items are included in your own quote.
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Published by Best Smile Turkey, a health-tourism intermediary. Your treating dentist is responsible for assessment, treatment and care.
Use this information to prepare questions for your dentist. An examination is needed to advise on treatment. Photographs, models and previews cannot establish suitability or predict results.
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These checks cover only the stated claims, not the whole page or your individual care.
- The ESE position statement describes posts as core-retention devices, not root reinforcement, and relates need to remaining structure. This does not decide whether any individual tooth requires a post. Checked .
- ESE defines the ferrule effect and discusses remaining tooth structure in restoration planning. This checks those concepts, not a specific tooth’s restorability, required dimensions or a recommendation for extraction. Checked .
Sources and further reading
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals: crowns and posts Patient explanation of posts, core build-ups and the later crown.
- American Association of Endodontists: treatment standards Restoration sections explain core retention, remaining tooth structure, ferrule and why posts should be used only when indicated.
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals: dental implants Distinguishes a jaw-placed implant replacing a missing root from restoration of a retained natural tooth.
- European Society of Endodontology: restoration of root filled teeth Professional consensus on remaining tooth structure, ferrule and the selective use of posts for core retention.
- NHS: dental treatments explained An overview of crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and other options.
- General Dental Council: going abroad for dental treatment Questions to ask about the treating provider, follow-up arrangements and concerns.
These resources offer general guidance; their publishers do not endorse Best Smile Turkey or the treating provider. Manufacturer links identify products or records, not independently compared outcomes. NHS funding information concerns UK care, not treatment costs in Turkey.
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