Biomimetic, minimally invasive, tooth conservation. Sound familiar? Modern endodontic access design, root canal shapes and restorative procedures have evolved significantly in the past 10 years as we have come to realize certain facts, one of these being that more conservative shapes in root canal preparation offer more resistance to fracture and better long term success. 

   With endodontic shapes getting smaller, restorative materials, in particular, fiber-reinforced endodontic posts, must emulate these conservative forms. With a growing body of evidence to indicate that a properly placed fiber post can increase the resistance to fracture of an endodontically treated tooth ii iii iv, a high quality smaller post is a win-win. 

The Exacto Translucent Post (Angelus, Londrina, Brazil) has a modern design in keeping with these principles. A subtle double taper design, 80% fiber content, excellent translucency and radiopacity, and the availability of a small, size 0.5, make this post well suited to restore minimally shaped and smaller canals, while sacrificing little or no extra tooth structure to accommodate the post. Two larger sizes are also available. 

   Let’s imagine an endodontic case that has been shaped to a size 30, with a .04 taper. If a post is used in this canal and placed to the mid-point between the orifice and the apex, about 6mm coronal from the terminus, what size post should we be using? To determine that, we must first ask, what is the diameter of a 30/.04 preparation at D6? The answer is .54mm. A post with a 0.5 diameter is the ideal choice. To restore the endontically treated tooth, for permanent success, less is the new more! 



i Clark D, Khademi J, Herbranson E. Fracture Resistant Endodontic and Restorative Preparations. Dentistry Today. February 14, 2013 

ii Hajizadeh, H., Namazikhah, MS, Moghaddas, MJ., Ghavmnasiri, M., Majidinia, S. Effect of posts on the fracture resistance of load cycled endodontically treated premolars restored with direct composite resin. J Contemp Dent Pract Vol 10, No. 3, 2009 1-10 

iii Li, Q, Yan, P, Chen, Z. Fracture resistance and failure patterns of open apex root teeth with different posts after endodontic treatment. J Med Sci. 2011 Apr;31(2):271-6. Epub 2011 Apr 20 

iv Mangold, JT, Kern, M..Influence of glass-fiber posts on the fracture resistance and failure pattern of endodontically treated premolars with varying substance loss: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. 2011 Jun;105(6):387-93 

Angelus® Exacto Translucent Post
fig 1: post placement complete

1. Post placement complete 

fig 2: post seated and cemented

2. Post seated and cemented

fig 3: post space prepared

3. Post space prepared

Fig 4: Post-op showing perfect adaptation to canal shape

4. Post-op showing perfect adaptation to canal shape

Dr. Manfred Friedman

Manfred Friedman

BDS, BChD

About the Author

Dr. Friedman graduated in South Africa in 1971 and emigrated to Canada some 30 years ago. He currently directs the second year endodontic lab course at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as supervising Endodontics in a private clinic in London, ON. He is in private practice three days per week, and has restricted his practice to Endodontics since 1997. He has just received the C.Y. Lung Award presented to a part a time instructor at Schulich. Manny has lectured on endodontics both internationally and in Canada. He is passionate about endodontics and provides the best care he is capable of to all his patients.

Clinical Research Dental is Canadian dental supplier and distributor of the leading dental brands such as Clinician's Choice®, Ultradent™, Bioclear™, 3M™, Cosmedent®, Kuraray®, Komet®, SS White®, Ribbond®, and more.


With a focus on education and 35+ years of experience, it is our mission to support, promote and teach better dentistry through presentation of high quality and clinically proven products for Restorative dentistry, Crown & Bridge, Minimally Invasive Endodontics, Teeth Whitening & Hygiene and organizing Continuing Dental Education and scientific research studies to dentists throughout North America via a highly trained and skilled technical support staff.


Join our growing community today!

   Biomimetic, minimally invasive, tooth conservation. Sound familiar? Modern endodontic access design, root canal shapes and restorative procedures have evolved significantly in the past 10 years as we have come to realize certain facts, one of these being that more conservative shapes in root canal preparation offer more resistance to fracture and better long term success. 

   With endodontic shapes getting smaller, restorative materials, in particular, fiber-reinforced endodontic posts, must emulate these conservative forms. With a growing body of evidence to indicate that a properly placed fiber post can increase the resistance to fracture of an endodontically treated tooth ii iii iv, a high quality smaller post is a win-win. 

The Exacto Translucent Post (Angelus, Londrina, Brazil) has a modern design in keeping with these principles. A subtle double taper design, 80% fiber content, excellent translucency and radiopacity, and the availability of a small, size 0.5, make this post well suited to restore minimally shaped and smaller canals, while sacrificing little or no extra tooth structure to accommodate the post. Two larger sizes are also available. 

   Let’s imagine an endodontic case that has been shaped to a size 30, with a .04 taper. If a post is used in this canal and placed to the mid-point between the orifice and the apex, about 6mm coronal from the terminus, what size post should we be using? To determine that, we must first ask, what is the diameter of a 30/.04 preparation at D6? The answer is .54mm. A post with a 0.5 diameter is the ideal choice. To restore the endontically treated tooth, for permanent success, less is the new more! 



i Clark D, Khademi J, Herbranson E. Fracture Resistant Endodontic and Restorative Preparations. Dentistry Today. February 14, 2013 

ii Hajizadeh, H., Namazikhah, MS, Moghaddas, MJ., Ghavmnasiri, M., Majidinia, S. Effect of posts on the fracture resistance of load cycled endodontically treated premolars restored with direct composite resin. J Contemp Dent Pract Vol 10, No. 3, 2009 1-10 

iii Li, Q, Yan, P, Chen, Z. Fracture resistance and failure patterns of open apex root teeth with different posts after endodontic treatment. J Med Sci. 2011 Apr;31(2):271-6. Epub 2011 Apr 20 

iv Mangold, JT, Kern, M..Influence of glass-fiber posts on the fracture resistance and failure pattern of endodontically treated premolars with varying substance loss: An in vitro study. J Prosthet Dent. 2011 Jun;105(6):387-93 

fig 1: post placement complete

1. Post placement complete 

fig 2: post seated and cemented

2. Post seated and cemented

fig 3: post space prepared

3. Post space prepared

Fig 4: Post-op showing perfect adaptation to canal shape

4. Post-op showing perfect adaptation to canal shape

Dr. Manfred Friedman

Manfred Friedman

BDS, BChD

About the Author

Dr. Friedman graduated in South Africa in 1971 and emigrated to Canada some 30 years ago. He currently directs the second year endodontic lab course at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as supervising Endodontics in a private clinic in London, ON. He is in private practice three days per week, and has restricted his practice to Endodontics since 1997. He has just received the C.Y. Lung Award presented to a part a time instructor at Schulich. Manny has lectured on endodontics both internationally and in Canada. He is passionate about endodontics and provides the best care he is capable of to all his patients.

Clinical Research Dental is Canadian dental supplier and distributor of the leading dental brands such as Clinician's Choice®, Ultradent™, Bioclear™, 3M™, Cosmedent®, Kuraray®, Komet®, SS White®, Ribbond®, and more.


With a focus on education and 35+ years of experience, it is our mission to support, promote and teach better dentistry through presentation of high quality and clinically proven products for Restorative dentistry, Crown & Bridge, Minimally Invasive Endodontics, Teeth Whitening & Hygiene and organizing Continuing Dental Education and scientific research studies to dentists throughout North America via a highly trained and skilled technical support staff.


Join our growing community today!