“…13 Many different post and core systems are currently available and differ depending on the post type, design, surface texture, fit, and material. Studies that compare various post types have yielded controversial results favoring cast, 14, 15 and 16 fiber reinforced, 17,18,19,20 and 21 titanium, 20 stainless steel posts, 22 or no specific type. 22 and 23 Some did not standardize the cement used, and so the systems could not be directly compared.…”