Course Overview

This hands-on course for dentists will cover the fundamental principles of post and core systems.

Endodontically treated teeth are vulnerable to failure through fracture and microbial leakage. The goal of treatment of pulpally involved teeth is to maintain function and aesthetics for as long as possible.

The post and core is a critical final step in endodontic treatment which has undergone many changes throughout the last few decades. Modern materials and techniques provide the opportunity to create a post and core that is strong, minimises stresses to the endodontically treated tooth, is aesthetic and well-retained.

The best endodontic treatment can fail through an insufficient restoration. The restorative planning needs to begin before the endodontic treatment is commenced. A decision tree will be presented for restorative options for endodontically treated teeth.

During the hands-on component of this course the participants will have the opportunity to:

• Take a post space impression
• Place a direct adhesive fibre post
• Place a direct metal post
• Make a direct pattern for a custom cast post
• Trial cements for post, crowns and onlays

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Identify the predictors of successful restorability in the pre-operative assessment
• Recall the fracture mechanics in vital and endodontically treated teeth
• Recall direct and indirect restorative techniques
• Evaluate the options when selecting indirect materials 
• Select appropriate core materials and techniques for their use
• Assess when, why and how to use a post
• Apply techniques to avoid procedural errors in post space preparations
• Recall adhesive and conventional indirect restorative techniques

Presenter biography

Chris Moule is a specialist prosthodontist and practices in Sydney CBD. He completed his undergraduate training at the University of Melbourne and graduated with first class Honours. After working for several years in regional general dental practice, he moved to Sydney and completed a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics in 2012. 

Chris is a former President of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (NSW branch) and has a Membership of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons (Prosthodontics). He teaches clinical prosthodontics at the University of Sydney. 

Event Pricing

ADA Member Dentist - $990
ADA Member 1st and 2nd Year Graduate - $770
Non-Member Dentist - $1200

CPD Points

6.5 Scientific hours

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