Comparison of two heated gutta-percha obturation techniques of the mandibular first molar in the dog

An in vitro study compared two heated gutta-percha obturation techniques of the mandibular first molar in the dog. Thirty hemimandibles were harvested from adult dog cadavers. The mandibular first molars were instrumented and obturated using either the ThermaFil Plus technique or the SuccessFil vert...

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Published inJournal of veterinary dentistry Vol. 19; no. 2; p. 63
Main Authors Ulbricht, Robert D, Marretta, Sandra Manfra, Baker, Gordon J, Siegel, Arthur M, Klippert, Linda S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2002
Subjects
Animals
Cadaver
Dogs
Gutta-Percha
Hot Temperature
Mandible
Molar
Root Canal Obturation - methods
Root Canal Obturation - veterinary
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Summary:An in vitro study compared two heated gutta-percha obturation techniques of the mandibular first molar in the dog. Thirty hemimandibles were harvested from adult dog cadavers. The mandibular first molars were instrumented and obturated using either the ThermaFil Plus technique or the SuccessFil vertical compaction technique. Obturation times were recorded and three radiographic views were taken of all teeth for evaluation of the endodontic fill. Fifty-two of the mandibular first molar roots were evaluated in the apical dye leakage portion of the study. The ThermaFil Plus obturation technique required less time and provided a better radiographic endodontic fill, however there was significantly greater apical dye leakage in this technique compared with teeth that were obturated using the SuccessFil vertical compaction technique.
ISSN:0898-7564
DOI:10.1177/089875640201900201