Abstract
The retentive capacity of three preformed endodontic dowel designs was compared at two lengths and two diameters, with three different cements. The greatest single factor influencing retention of these devices was the design used. Of the types tested in this study, the most retentive were threaded, parallel-sided dowels screwed into tapped channels. Serrated, parallel-sided dowels cemented in matched cylindrical channels provided intermediate retention, and smooth-sided tapered posts were the least retentive. Another major factor in retention was the length of imbedment into dentin. An increase in dowel imbedment depth usually corresponded to increased retention. The effect of cement type was significant only with tapered dowels. Zinc phosphate cement was most retentive, carboxylate cement exhibited intermediate retention, and the epoxy cement was least retentive. For the other post designs, cement type had no significant effect on retentive capacity. Finally, variations in dowel diameter had no significant effect on retentive ability.
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