TABLE 4.
Distribution and types of posts placed.
| VARIABLE | FREQUENCY (%) |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Number of Canals | |
| Single (n = 401) | 230 (57.4) |
| Multiple (n = 897) | 494 (55.1) |
|
| |
| Tooth Type | |
| Molar (n = 721) | 369 (51.2) |
| Other (n = 577) | 355 (61.5) |
|
| |
| Type of Post (n = 724) | |
| Cast metal | 75 (10) |
| Preformed metal (mechanical retention) | 77 (11) |
| Preformed metal (cemented) | 424 (59) |
| Preformed fiber and composite | 145 (20) |
| Custom fiber | 2 (< 1) |
| Cast metal and preformed fiber | 1 (< 1) |