Direct anatomical posts for weakened roots: The state of knowledge

The direct anatomical posts (composite resin associated with prefabricated glass fi ber posts) become a new treatment option for rehabilitation of weakened roots. From a literature review, this paper aims to prospect the indications, advantages, preparation technique illustrated by a step-by-step protocol and results of in vitro studies about this new proposal for restorative treatment of weakened roots, which is presenting itself as a suitable alternative to conventional cast metal post-and-cores. Clinical signifi cance: In clinical practice, the dentist is faced daily with the need to restore teeth with weakened roots. In such cases, the technique of direct anatomical posts has been presented as a good alternative because it involves a technically simple procedure and allows to obtain biomechanical and esthetic favorable results.