Tips & Tricks: Steps for Post and Core Prep

In this RipeGlobal Clinical Short, Dr Josh Sharpling shares his step-by-step approach to post and core preparation on a lower incisor. From rubber dam placement and cord packing to managing tricky anatomy and ensuring optimal isolation, you’ll get a close-up look at the small techniques that make a big difference.

He covers caries removal, passive post placement, and thoughtful core build-up, all while highlighting practical tools, material preferences, and little tips to avoid common pitfalls (like protecting your dam or avoiding sharp internal angles). You'll also see how he uses a diagnostic wax-up to guide crown prep, and how he manages provisional restorations to support gingival healing and final aesthetics.