New Root Canal Obturation Techniques: A Review

Successful root canal treatment is based on diagnosis, treatment planning, knowledge of tooth anatomy, and the traditional concepts of debridement, sterilization, an obturation. Several obturation techniques are available for root canal treatment. The choice depends on the canal anatomy and the unique objectives of treatment in each case. The two basic obturation procedures are lateral condensation and warm vertical condensation. The advent of new devices and techniques, such as those utilize heat, and vibration for warm lateral and warm vertical condensation, are revolutionizing the practice of endodontics and making obturation procedures more predictable. Aim of this article is to know about the types of devices available for the application of heat and/or vibration during root canal obturation and the rationale for their use and new obturating material available for successful root canal treatment.