When Are Posts Placed Within the Roots of Endodontically Treated

question 4

Multiple Choice

When are posts placed within the roots of endodontically treated teeth to retain dental materials used to build up the teeth?

• A) When the root needs strengthening
• B) When the crown-to-root ratio is poor
• C) When a multi-rooted tooth is involved
• D) When coronal tooth structure is inadequate for restoration with a crown

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