Renowned for excellence and care, Aesthetic Dental & Implant Clinic offers advanced dental solutions in Kolkata. Our team of experienced dentists combines skill with modern technology to provide precise, comfortable, and personalized treatments. From implants to cosmetic dentistry, every service is designed to enhance your smile and ensure a premium dental experience.
Renowned for excellence and care, Aesthetic Dental & Implant Clinic offers advanced dental solutions in Kolkata. Our team of experienced dentists combines skill with modern technology to provide precise, comfortable, and personalized treatments. From implants to cosmetic dentistry, every service is designed to enhance your smile and ensure a premium dental experience.
A regular dental filling restores minor tooth decay or damage by filling the cavity with materials like composite resin. In contrast, a post and core procedure is used when a tooth has undergone root canal treatment and has lost significant structure. The post is inserted into the root canal to provide support, and the core builds up the tooth's structure to prepare it for a crown.
Posts can be made from various materials, including metal alloys (like stainless steel or titanium), fiber-reinforced composites, and ceramic. Fiber posts are popular due to their flexibility and similarity in elasticity to natural dentin, reducing the risk of root fractures. Cores are typically made from composite resin or dental amalgam, depending on the clinical requirements.
Since the tooth has already undergone root canal treatment, the nerves are removed, and patients typically experience minimal discomfort during the post and core procedure. Local anesthesia may be used to ensure comfort, and any post-operative soreness can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
The procedure can often be completed in a single visit, taking about 30 to 60 minutes. However, the exact duration may vary depending on the complexity of the case and whether a custom post is being fabricated.
In many cases, a post and core can be placed immediately after root canal therapy, especially if the tooth structure is significantly compromised. However, the decision depends on factors like the presence of infection, the condition of the remaining tooth structure, and the dentist's clinical judgment.
It’s needed when over half of the tooth’s crown is missing and there isn’t enough structure (a ferrule) to retain a conventional crown—otherwise failure risk rises sharply.
Posts can be metal alloys, zirconia, or fiber-reinforced composite. Fiber posts match dentin elasticity, reducing root fracture risk and enabling easier retreatment if needed.
No—the post’s main role is to retain the core. It actually may weaken the tooth by transmitting forces deeper into the root, which is why careful evaluation is vital.
A prefabricated post and core build-up typically takes about 30–45 minutes and often can be completed in a single appointment. Custom cast posts may require a second visit.
Yes—if no infection exists and tooth conditions permit. Immediate placement is possible when beneficial, but delayed placement may be safer in complex cases.
The choice depends on visibility, strength, flexibility, and aesthetic needs. Fibre posts are more tooth-colored and gentler on roots, whereas metal posts offer more strength in posterior teeth.
A ferrule is the remaining natural tooth structure above the gum line that wraps around the core. Adequate ferrule (usually 1.5-2 mm) improves resistance to root fracture and improves long-term success.
Yes—waiting too long can allow microleakage or weakening of the root canal filling. It’s best to restore the tooth with post & core and crown soon after endodontic treatment.
Typically, the post should extend into about two-thirds of the canal length or at least match the crown height. But always leave about 4-5 mm of root filling at the apex to maintain seal.
Risks include root fracture, post loosening, perforation if the post is too large, and failure of bond. These are minimized by proper post design, correct length, and preserving root structure.
The treatment done was very good. All specialists knew their work extremely well and undoubtedly I will come back here for any other dental issue.
SANJANA AHMED Fantastic infrastructure, audio visual explanation of procedure, international expertise, affordable cost, transparent billing, excellent doctors and staffs and most important, the doctors’ skills. Highly recommended.
DR.R.DAS Found out about “Aesthetica” online. Awarded Best Clinic for 4 to 5 years running -very impressive. All the doctors were very professional and understanding and of course, highly skilled and competent in their field of work. All the Staff were very friendly and helpful, sms and email confirmations were an added bonus. Overall, a great experience. End result a great smile makeover. Thank you Aesthetica.
DR. SIDDHARTHA BHATTACHARYA Pleasant environment. Friendly staff and doctors. Clinic is very hygienic. Professional and careful treatment. Thank you so much!
DR.NICKY KIRE Wow! You all are the best! So nice! So caring and so fast. You do beautiful work and i am very grateful. I would come all the way from the usa again –it would be worth it for the high skill dental approach and very state of the art machinery …bravo!
MARY COURTNEY CALLAHAN I have just had a major dental overhaul with the doctors at Aesthetica. This complex process involved multiple extractions, root canal therapy, fillings & implants with bridges. I have been impressed with my treatment by the whole professional team. The team of the very competent doctors kept me explicitly informed of the options and treatment. throughout the whole process I would like to sincerely thank all and after my recovery restored smile as testimony also I would confidently recommended their services and can be contacted for any further endorsement.
JOHN A. HENSTOCK Aesthetica is the best dental care specialty. Almost everything is available in house. Apart from the doctors the support staff is also very polite and caring. This is a rarity in the field of healthcare.
MR.ANIL KADEL The entire team is very cooperative and greets with a smile.
NIDHI KARNANI I was referred by someone to this clinic and now am happy to also refer this clinic to others.
GRANT HARRIS I never had any issues with delayed appointments and all...I find the staff members in the clinic very helpful too...the service rendered by them is excellent!! Do visit aesthetica, you surely won't regret...
JHILAN GANGULY Everyone had a smile. A word of reassurance to make one feel better, no matter who they were ...Was a friendly environment which is very important for a patient.
SHERUB.C.NIDUP The clinic is good and well staffed. The receptionist are very helpful and welcoming.
NAVNIT MAKHARIA Excellent, starting from the reception desk, with Dr. Kamlesh Kothari as well as the staff assisting Dr. Agarwal have been very polite and supportive. My thanks to all of them.
SURENDRA KR GARG Best clinic with all modern amenities and cleanliness is well maintained
AMIT KUMAR SINHA I'm very satisfied for my first visit, clean and organised clinic. good response time on emails as well, which is very nice!
HANNA AGARWAL My overall experience was great
MUNA ABDI ADEN Very professional service from the team of doctors. Very satisfied once again and would recommend Aesthetica to anybody.
JOHN HENSTOCK Great treatment and great result, highly professional and team. Excellent job!
IVANA TARLE I felt very comfortable and pleased with the attention of the doctor and assistants. Thankyou to the entire team of doctors at Aesthetica.
REBECCA FARLEY Very smooth careful and professional work without any pain. Thanks all the doctors involved. I'm highly satisfied with my treatment.
SCHMOURLO VALERIE All the doctors at Aesthetica are very knowledgeable. I never felt like they didn't know what they were doing. They listened to all of my concerns and met all of my expectations. The team was able to make my teeth look natural and give them added strength. I would and will recommend this clinic to everyone." Thank you once again for a wonderful experience. I think I'll be using your services more in future.
MR. DARPA-HA-DAS
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This experience went exceedingly well. The entire team was warm & friendly as well as quite essentially professional. My appearance & ability to chew & enjoy food again is 100% enhanced. Thanks to everyone in the clinic.
Frank Miller USA