An endodontic post system for placing a post into a prepared canal space following a root canal procedure comprises a biocompatible, non-corrosive filling material and a biocompatible, non-corrosive rigid or semi-rigid post having a length and a longitudinal taper, at least a portion of the length of the post being substantially coungruent along at least a portion of its length with at least a portion of the canal space. In some preferred embodiments the post comprises a lumen.
