Direct Core Materials

From Volume 30, Issue 7, September 2003 | Pages 362-368

Authors

Paul H.R. Wilson

BSc, BDS, FDS RCPS(Glasg.)

Specialist Registrar, Guy's, King's & St Thomas' Dental Institute, Floor 26, Guy's Tower, London SE1 9RT.

Articles by Paul H.R. Wilson

Nigel L. Fisher

BDS, FDS RCPS(Glasg.)

Consultant, Guy's, King's & St Thomas' Dental Institute, Floor 26, Guy's Tower, London SE1 9RT.

Articles by Nigel L. Fisher

David W. Bartlett

BDS, PhD, MRD, FDS RCS(Eng.)

Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant, Guy's, King's & St Thomas' Dental Institute, Floor 26, Guy's Tower, London SE1 9RT.

Articles by David W. Bartlett

Abstract

There are many materials that can be used for direct-placement cores. Although the scientific evidence is incomplete, some materials are better suited to this task than others. This article provides an overview of direct-placement core materials and highlights what clinicians should consider when assessing a new product.

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