The topic of posts-and-cores is complex, and controversial. This presentation will review the currently available evidence on this topic to provide meaningful guidelines for the dentist when restoring pulpless teeth.

At the conclusion of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Choose the best approach to restoring a pulpless tooth with a post-and-core.
• Describe the role of the ferrule effect on a restored pulpless tooth.
• Describe the best method for cementing a post-and-core.