REMOVAL OF RESTORATIVE POSTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF NONSURGICAL ENDODONTIC RETREATMENT - REPORT OF CASES

Nonsurgical endodontic retreatment can be a successful treatment option, especially if the existing root canal therapy is technically deficient. It is the preferred treatment for most endodontic failures unless iatrogenic, restorative, or morphological factors dictate otherwise. A restorative post in the involved canal is usually considered an indication for apical surgery; however, in cases where nonsurgical retreatment is preferable to surgical management, many posts can be removed.