Table 1: Comparison of Top 10 Post Drills & Reamers by Digits and Numbers
| Item | Color Coded | Depth Calibration | End Cutting | Matched to Post | Refills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParaPost® X™ Drills | Yes | Yes (7, 9, 11mm) | No | Yes | No |
| RelyX™ Fiber Post Drill Refill | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| ParaPost® XT™ Drill | No | Yes (7, 9, 11mm) | No | No | No |
| Rebilda® Post Drills | No | No | No | No | No |
| C-I™ Post Systems Fine Drill Refills | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| GC Fiber Post Drills, Refill | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Flexi-Post® Secondary Drills | No | No | No | No | No |
| Fluoropost™ Reeso Reamer Refill | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Flexi-Flange® Countersink Drills | No | No | No | No | No |
| Radix-Anchor® S-Limit Spiral Bur | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Table 2: Comparison of Top 10 Post Drills & Reamers by Features and Usage
| Item | Features | Usage | Material | Type | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParaPost® X™ Drills | Depth Calibration, Non-end cutting | Post space preparation | Stainless Steel | Two-fluted | ParaPost X System |
| RelyX™ Fiber Post Drill Refill | Microporous surface, Improved radiopacity | Post space preparation | Resin | Refill | RelyX™ Fiber Posts |
| ParaPost® XT™ Drill | Pre-marked depths | Post space preparation | N/A | N/A | ParaPost® XT™ |
| Rebilda® Post Drills | N/A | Post space preparation | N/A | N/A | Rebilda® Posts |
| C-I™ Post Systems Fine Drill Refills | Calibrated drills | Post space preparation | N/A | Fine drill refills | C-I™ Endodontic Post System |
| GC Fiber Post Drills, Refill | N/A | Post space preparation | N/A | Refill | GC Fiber Posts |
| Flexi-Post® Secondary Drills | N/A | Second tier preparation | N/A | Secondary drills | Flexi-Post® |
| Fluoropost™ Reeso Reamer Refill | Root canal filling removal | Post space preparation | N/A | Reamer refill | Fluoropost™ Posts |
| Flexi-Flange® Countersink Drills | Second-tier and flange preparation | Second-tier and flange preparation | N/A | Countersink drills | Flexi Flange® system |
| Radix-Anchor® S-Limit Spiral Bur | Canal opening and post-space preparation | Post space preparation | N/A | Spiral bur | Radix-Anchor® posts |
Top 10 Retention Pins for Dentin Placement in Restorative Dentistry
1. ParaPost® X™ Drills Two-Fluted – Coltene
ParaPost X System drills are stainless steel and color coded for quick and reliable identification.
- Depth-calibrated drills for precise channel depth measurement (7, 9, 11 mm from apical end)
- Non-end cutting for low perforation risk
- Precisely matched to each post for optimal cement film thickness
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2. RelyX™ Fiber Post Drill Refill – 3M
Strong and long-lasting RelyX™ Fiber Posts are designed to make excellent clinical results easy to achieve. Unique resin composition and equally dispersed parallel fibers lead to superior mechanical strength. Microporous surface allows for additional bond strength through microretentive effects.
- Excellent light translucency for efficient light cure deep into the root canal
- Improved radiopacity
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3. ParaPost® XT™ Drill – Coltene
ParaPost® XT™ Drills have been pre-marked to identify depths of 7, 9 and 11 mm from the apical end of the drill and can be used either manually with the Universal Hand Driver or with a slow-speed contra angle.
4. Rebilda® Post Drills – Voco
Rebilda® Post Drills are used to prepare post space for Rebilda® Posts that are made out of glass fiber reinforced composite.
5. C-I™ Post Systems Fine Drill Refills – Parkell Products Inc
C-I™ Post System Fine Drills are used for all fine C-I™ Posts in the following sizes: S090, S091, S100, S105, S106, S120 and S125. All posts in the C-I™ Endodontic Post System use the same calibrated C-I™ drills for quick and easy placement.
6. GC Fiber Post Drills, Refill – GC America Inc
GC Fiber Post Drills are used to prepare post space for GC Fiber Posts that are composed of glass fiber reinforced composite intended to be cemented into the root canal of a tooth to stabilize and support a restoration.
7. Flexi-Post® Secondary Drills – Essential Dental Systems
Flexi-Post® Secondary Drills are used for second tier preparation.
8. Fluoropost™ Reeso Reamer Refill – DENTSPLY Caulk
Fluoropost™ Reeso Reamers are used to remove root canal filling and prepare post space for Fluoropost™ Posts.
9. Flexi-Flange® Countersink Drills – Essential Dental Systems
Flexi Flange® Countersink Drills are part of the Flexi Flange® system and used for second tier and flange preparation.
10. Radix-Anchor® S-Limit Spiral Bur – Dentsply Maillefer
Radix-Anchor® Penetration Drill is used to open canals and prepare post space for Radix-Anchor® posts.
