Clinical Overview
The Whitepost DC‑E Kit includes 25 double‑tapered posts (sizes DC 0.5, DCE 0.5, DC 1, DCE 1, DCE 2; five each) along with their matching drills and a radiographic selection template. DC‑E posts feature the same apical diameter as DC versions but with a wider cervical portion—ideal for teeth with minimal coronal structure or wide canals. Made of fiberglass composite embedded in epoxy resin, they offer radiopacity, high strength, translucency for light curing, and modulus of elasticity similar to dentin for better biomechanical compatibility.
Key Benefits
- All‑size DC & DC‑E range: Comprehensive selection supports narrow to wide canal anatomy.
- Double‑taper design with E‑variant: Anatomical fit with enhanced cervical support in compromised teeth.
- High‑strength fiberglass composite: Withstands occlusal forces while being translucent for light-cured resin curing.
- Pre‑silanized surface: Optimizes bonding to resin cement without extra pretreatment.
- Matching drills per size: Promotes controlled, standardized canal preparation.
- Dentin‑like elasticity & radiopacity: Reduces root fracture risk while enabling radiographic confirmation.
Kit Contents
- 5 × DC 0.5 posts + 5 × DCE 0.5 posts
- 5 × DC 1 posts + 5 × DCE 1 posts
- 5 × DCE 2 posts (total 25 posts)
- 5 × corresponding drills (one per size)
- 1 × Radiographic template for size selection
- Instructions for Use leaflet
Technical Specifications
- Sizes: DC 0.5, DCE 0.5, DC 1.0, DCE 1.0, DCE 2.0 (five posts per size)
- Material: Fiberglass composite with epoxy resin core
- Design: Double‑taper with larger cervical diameter in DC‑E variant
- Mechanical properties: Dentin‑like modulus with high fracture resistance
- Surface: Pre‑silanized to enhance bonding with resin cement
- Visibility: Radiopaque for follow-up; translucent for light-cure polymerization
Indications
- Post‑and‑core build‑ups in endodontically treated teeth with varying canal diameters
- Restorations in cases with limited coronal structure or wide cervical canals
- Light‑cure or dual‑cure resin cement systems benefitting from post translucency
Instructions for Use
- Use the included radiographic template to determine appropriate post size overlapping over periapical X‑ray.
- Remove gutta‑percha, leaving 3–5 mm apically intact. Prepare canal with the specific drill matching the intended post.
- Clean post with 70 % alcohol or 2 % chlorhexidine. Surface is pre‑silanized (no extra silane needed).
- Etch canal walls with 37 % phosphoric acid (~15 s), rinse and gently dry.
- Apply adhesive or resin cement using lentulo spiral or applicator tip. Insert post to full working length. Light‑cure through post or allow self‑cure per protocol.
- Trim coronal excess, perform core build‑up, finish, and polish restoration as required.
Summary
The FGM Whitepost DC‑E Assorted Kit (Ref. 55319) delivers clinical flexibility with a full array of DC and DC‑E posts and matching drills for optimized canal reinforcement. Combining anatomical fit, structural resilience, translucency for cement curing, and user‑friendly preparation tools, this kit supports safer, more aesthetic, and reliable post‑and‑core restorative procedures.
