Dental Post and Core
This animation shows how we restore a severely damaged tooth using a post, core, and crown — giving it a solid foundation and natural look.
What’s happening in this Animation?
🦷 Speciality: Endodontics, Restorative
🛠 Stage: Rebuilding Foundations
🔀 Alternatives: Tooth Extraction
When a tooth is badly damaged, it may need a post and core to support a crown. First, a root canal is completed (if not already done). Then, a post is placed into the cleaned root which holds the core — a strong build-up that acts as a base for the crown.
Depending on the case, the post and core can be made chairside during treatment or custom-built in a dental lab. Your dentist will choose the right materials to suit your tooth and ensure a long-lasting result.