Post & Core

Step by Step
ROOT PREPARATION

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1. Remove obturation 2. Prepare the post Confirm post space length with a radiograph.
material to desired space to the predeter‑
3. Create a Countersink hole (about 2 mm) with round/
length using edelweiss mined depth using the
oval bur in the coronal part of the post space.
POST DRILL (1000 rpm- edelweiss POST DRILL
2000 rpm). (2000-5000 rpm) with 4. Using the same round/oval bur create an anti-rotation
moderate pressure using slot to allow for the core part to fit snugly into the root.
water spray.

POST / ROOT PREPARATION

edelweiss POST & CORE

Anti-rotation slot
Countersink hole

Post space

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5. The corresponding size 6. Apply a thin layer of 7. Etch the root canal walls with 35 %
post is tried in the canal and edelweiss VENEER Bond to the phosphoric acid for 15 seconds, rinse and dry.
should fit easily within the surface of the post, blow dry
8. Apply primer-adhesive into the root canal
canal without binding. The and light cure in all directions
with a thin micro brush/applicator tip, remove
core portion of the POST & for 20 seconds.
excess with paper points and light cure for
CORE can be adjusted and
Clean or disinfect the root 20 seconds.
customized using the diamond
canal with 2.5-5 % sodium
drill and made to fit within the
hypochlorite solution (NaOCl).
core space extra-coronally.
Rinse immediately with water
Confirm post length with a and dry with paper points.
radiograph.

POST CEMENTATION

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9. Cementation using edelweiss Flowable 10. Core adjustment: The core 11. Before preparation and after
Composite, light cure for 40 seconds in all can be adjusted accordingly for cementation of edelweiss POST
directions. the final restoration. & CORE.

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