A core buildup is a restorative dental procedure that involves replacing missing tooth structure with special filling material so that it can successfully support a dental crown. The filling is usually prepared in the mouth using tooth-colored composites.

What material is used for a core build-up?

Core build-up materials have been widely used in the last decade, especially when using the prefabricated posts in the endodontically treated teeth. These materials fall into three main categories: silver amalgam, composite resin, and resin-modified glass ionomers.

When do you need a core build-up?

A Core Buildup is used when a fracture or decay causes a portion of a tooth to break off, and in some cases, there's simply not enough tooth left to place a crown. A Core Buildup will replace the missing portion and save the tooth by building it up with Core Buildup Resin materials.