Abstract: A flexible post for endodontic or reconstructive tooth therapy having a modulus of elasticity which is less than or equal to that of dentin of 18 GPa (giga Pascals). The present invention is preferably made of fiberglass fibers, such as optical fibers, medical grade optical fibers, other medical grade fibers or other fiberglass composite fibers. The micro filaments of the present invention are treated to impart flexibility to each fiber. The fibers are twisted by twisting on other non-axial arrangements of the fibers to impart strength to the unit post. This allows it to function as a permanent post in a tooth. The dental post is flexible and the post conforms to the natural curved contours of a root canal to reduce machining of the tooth and mechanical weakening of the tooth structure.

Abstract: A flexible post for endodontic or reconstructive tooth therapy having a modulus of elasticity which is less than or equal to that of dentin of 18 GPa (giga Pascals). The present invention is preferably made of medical grade optical glass fibers. The micro filaments of the present invention are treated to impart flexibility to each fiber. The fibers are twisted by twisting on other non-axial arrangements of the fibers to impart strength to the unit post. This allows it to function as a permanent post in a tooth. The dental post is flexible and the post conforms to the natural curved contours of a root canal to reduce machining of the tooth and mechanical weakening of the tooth structure.

Abstract: A dental post and core system having an inelastic flexible post. The post, which may be radiopaque and tooth colored, conforms to the natural curved contours of a root canal to reduce machining of the tooth and mechanical weakening of the tooth structure. The post is made of a material having a plurality of fibers, wherein at least one or more of the fibers is non-axially aligned with respect to a straight axis extending from a coronal end to an apical end of a root of the tooth, such as non-axially aligned fibers twisted together, or such as randomly dispersed fibers in a plastic composite. Since not all the fibers are axially aligned, increased strength is achieved by reduction of the possibility of an axially extending fault crack in the resin of the post.

Abstract: A method of installing a dental post and core system having a flexible post.