Critérios clínicos para a escolha entre pinos intrarradiculares : fibra de vidro ou metálico fundido.

Abstract

The teeth that have been endodontic treated and have great coronary loss of structure need an intra-root pin. It cannot provide fracture risks, in other words, it have to support the loads generated by the chew. The ideal pin has to attend biological, mechanical and aesthetics requirements as well. However, the best kind of pin has not been established yet because the large variety of materials and techniques available. The absence of a protocol related to the pin type makes a challenge the comparison and selection of a restorative system for fragile teeth. The search for the ideal pin due to its clinical significance still being a research focus in Dentistry, although, the existing information about the subject seems confused sometimes. This literature review aims to focus on the performance of cast metal pins and fiberglass pins. Thus, for the Dentist to know the best kind of pin to use over the unitary fixed prosthesis plan and on this way seeking the rehabilitation working success. Through this literature review, it has concluded that the pin performance is directing related to its indication. Therefore, each clinical situation has to be evaluated and planned individually and it is responsibility to the clinician to detect and respect the singularities of each case.