Post and Core Build-Up.
When a tooth has lost most of its structure, a crown has nothing solid to grip onto. A post is anchored into the root canal, and composite builds the tooth back up to full height. The crown then has a foundation that won't shift.
Who is this for?
Needed when a tooth has so little remaining structure above the gumline that there is nothing for a crown to hold onto. Often follows a root canal on a heavily decayed tooth. Without this step, any crown placed would fail within months.
Our 3-Step Pain-Free Protocol
Post Space Preparation
A small portion of the root canal filling is safely removed to create space for a high-strength post inside the root.
Post Cementation
A biocompatible fiber or metal post is securely bonded deep inside the root, acting like reinforcing rebar in concrete.
Core Build-Up
Strong composite material is packed around the post to rebuild the top half of the tooth, providing a perfect base for the final crown.
Nothing Left to Hold Onto
When a tooth suffers from massive decay, or snaps off at the gumline, there simply isn't enough healthy tooth structure left standing above the gums. Even if a root canal successfully cures the infection, a standard dental crown cannot be placed. Without a solid foundation to grip onto, any crown you place will quickly snap off or fail under the heavy pressure of normal chewing.
Architectural Reinforcement
A Post and Core procedure solves this exact mechanical problem. Think of it as placing steel rebar inside a concrete pillar. We insert a medical-grade post deep into the sterilized root canal, which anchors the entire structure to the jaw. We then build a strong composite "core" around this post, essentially growing the tooth back up from the root. This provides a rock-solid, incredibly stable foundation upon which your final protective crown can be permanently cemented.
"Best treatment. Everyone must visit. Thank you Dr. Chinmay Patel."
Noorjahan Pathan, Mehsana
Verified Patient
Dr. Chinmay H. Patel
MDS, Chief Specialist
With over 10 years of specialized clinical experience, Dr. Chinmay personally builds every post and core restoration, giving your crown a solid foundation that lasts.
Transparent Pricing
You receive a complete, itemized cost breakdown before we ever begin treatment. Absolutely no hidden fees or post-procedure surprises.
No Cost EMI AvailableCommon Questions about Post & Core
Does placing the post hurt?
No. The nerve was removed during the root canal, so there is no sensitivity in the tooth. We do still use local anaesthesia to keep the surrounding gum comfortable, but the post placement itself is entirely painless.
Do all root canals need a post and core?
No, only when the tooth genuinely lacks enough structure to hold a crown on its own. Dr. Chinmay recommends a post only when skipping it would cause the crown to fail early. If the remaining tooth walls are thick and healthy, a filling core is sufficient.
Will the post cause my root to fracture?
With older metal posts, yes. Rigid steel does not flex with the tooth, and root fractures were a known complication. We use fibre posts, which have the same flexibility as the natural root. This dramatically reduces that risk, and fibre posts are now the clinical standard for this reason.
Related guides: root canal or extraction and what affects the cost of a root canal.
Are you in pain?
We reserve emergency slots every day for patients requiring immediate root canal pain relief.
Affordable Care
EMI Available on Crowns