Does an intracanal composite anchorage replace posts?
Within the limitations of this study, adhesive intracanal anchorage to a depth of 3 mm with resin composite only has the same fracture resistance as titanium posts conventionally cemented to a depth of 6 mm. Even teeth with repairable main fractures exhibited additional dentinal cracks on the root.
We have demonstrated an association between FT4 levels within the normal reference range and lipids, in accordance with the earlier observed association between (sub)clinical hypothyroidism and hyperlipidemia. Moreover, low normal FT4 levels were significantly associated with increased insulin resistance. These findings are consistent with an increased cardiovascular risk in subjects with low normal thyroid function.