CYTEC Root Post System

The utmost fatigue and fracture resistance

As our HT Glasfiber exhibits high bending strength they are very highly fatigue and fracture resistant. This was proven by the results of comparative scientific studies carried out in-vitro.
(Dr. med. dent. Katrin Babenhauserheide, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 04/2004)

During another study, CYTEC specimen attained an even higher fracture resistance value of 509 N (mean), and this, despite the fact that, where the composite tooth transition is concerned, the starting specimen only exhibited a »Perfect Margin before TCML« value of 72%. This value of 509 N was determined after simulating a period of 5 years in situ (TCML 6000 x 5°C/55°C, each 2 min, 1.2*106 x 50 N). In addition, a porcelain crown was fitted to these specimen (ferrule effect).
(Martin Rosentritt Dipl. Ing. (FH), Universität Regensburg 03/2003)

In comparison: Scientific studies indicate masticatory loading values of 30–80 N for premolars and canines and 150–250 N for incisors.


CYTEC is designed for roots that are more cylindrical in shape.

- High bending strength, achieved through the use of high tenacity HT Glassfiber, which bonds perfectly with the matrix.
  HT Glassfiber: 1.678 MPa (determined accordingly to EN ISO 178)
- High fatigue and fracture resistance
- Homogeneity due to dentin-like modulus of elasticity
- High radiopacity
- Secure adhesion due to micro-retentive surface. The preformed surface roughness enhances the adhesion of the root
  post to the adhesive system, the composite. The additional applied mesh-like retentions optimize this adhesion.


With CYTEC eco,
the particularly careful application of the adhesive system is essential, as CYTEC eco does not have the mesh-like retentions.