A comparison between the effect of zirconia-coated FRC and glass fiber posts on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth

The root fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth depends on the types of posts. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of two types of bonded non-metallic posts with different elasticity modulus on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth under compressive loads. In this in vitro experimental study، 20 fresh extracted mandibular premolars were selected and sectioned adjacent to the CEJ and then were endodontically treated. The specimens were randomly divided into two groups (n=10). After post space preparations، the fiber RTD Light posts (R. T. D، France) and zirconia coated fiber posts (ICE light، Danville) were cemented into the root canals. Composite resin (Lumiglass R. T. D، France) cores were built up. Aluminium foil was used to mimic the PDL، and the specimens were embedded in acrylic resin and tested in a Universal Testing Machine. A compressive load was applied at a 90 degree angle until fracture at a crosshead speed of 1mm/min. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and T test. The mean fracture resistance of R. T. D group was (1083. 11 ± 156. 74 (N)) and the mean of ICE light group was (865. 18 ± 106. 24 (N)). The highest mean fracture resistance was observed in RTD fiberglass and a statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups (P<0. 001). FRC posts with zirconia coating due to unfavorable fractures of the teeth should be used with caution، and thus، fiber posts are preferred.