Clinical results of large defect teeth or flared roots restored by fiber posts and resin composites core in combination with full crowns

Objective To observe the clinical results of fiber post and resin composite core for the repair of large defect teeth or flared roots.Methods A total of 219 large defect teeth or flared roots from 165 patients were restored by fiber posts and resin composite core as well as full crowns.The clinical results of the restorations were followed up for a minimum of six months.Results Four of the 219 restorations failed but the roots remained intact and re-bonded with the previous post-and-core crowns.The restorations and periodontal tissues of the other 215 teeth were normal and successful.Conclusion Fiber post and resin composite core system is reliable for restoring large defect teeth or flared roots with satisfactory clinical results.