What is a post and core?

When a tooth has lost too much natural structure to retain a crown on its own, a post and core fills that gap. The post, typically cast metal, fiber-reinforced composite, or zirconia, seats into one or more prepared root canals. The core material, usually composite resin or cast metal, reconstructs the missing coronal anatomy. Final crown prep then follows on that rebuilt foundation rather than on compromised tooth structure.

For endodontists and their restorative referral partners, post and core turnaround directly affects how quickly patients move from completed root canal therapy to a protected, crowned tooth. A delay of more than a few days increases the fracture risk on an unprotected tooth. Lab fabrication of a cast post and core typically runs 3-5 business days; prefabricated post with a direct composite core can be placed chairside the same appointment, depending on the clinical situation.

Dani Dental fabricates cast post and core restorations with same-day prescription acknowledgment and a 3-business-day standard turnaround from impressions received. Each case ships with the technician's direct line so the referring restorative dentist can confirm seating specs before the patient's crown appointment, keeping the handoff clean across both offices.