The present study was conducted to determine the influence of 2 intracanal medicaments (calcium hydroxide, chlorhexidine gel 2%) when used either alone or combined on the short- and long-term sealing ability of permanent root canal fillings. Ninety human upper central incisors were divided into 4 experimental groups (n=20). All root canals were instrumented in a step-back motion and then treate...

introduction: the aim of this study was to gather information on the materials and methods employed in root canal treatment (rct) by general dental practitioners (gdps) in iran. methods and materials: a questionnaire was distributed among 450 dentists who attended the 53 th iranian dental association congress. participants were asked to consider demographic variables and answer the questions re...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of training duration and case difficulty on the radiographic quality of root canal fillings performed by dental students in Saudi Arabia. METHODS AND MATERIALS A longitudinal cohort study was conducted at King Saud University. Root canal treatments performed by 55 dental students from 2012-2014 were included in the study. Each stu...

Background and aims. Various materials and methods have been introduced for obturating cleaned and shaped root canal systems. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the sealing ability of single-cone obturation technique with mineral trioxide aggregate and calcium-enriched mixture based on bacterial leakage approach. Materials and methods. Sixty-four single-canal teeth were prepared and randomly...

The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare the outcome of primary endodontic treatment using a standardized cleaning and shaping technique and obturation with either lateral compaction or carrier-based obturation. Patients received primary endodontic treatment in the predoctoral dental clinic using a standardized cleaning and shaping protocol. All root canals were obturated using AH...

Capík I., S. Štvrtina: Comparison of Gutta-Percha Obturation Techniques in the Treatment of Wide Root Canals in Dogs. Acta Vet. Brno 2008, 77: 291-296. An in vitro study was conducted to compare gutta-percha obturation techniques of the developing incisors in dogs. Two perpendicular radiographic views were used for evaluation of apical and overall appearance of root canal obturation. Apical lea...

The present case report highlights about management of taurodontism which is a developmental anomaly characterized by the lack of constriction at the level of the cementoenamel junction, vertically elongated pulp chambers and apical displacement of the pulpal floor. Permanent molar teeth are commonly affected teeth. Its morphology might hamper the location of orifices and can create difficultie...

Recognition of aberrant root canal configurations is critical to successfully negotiate and treat a one such aberrancies C shape system. The fins webs present in system presents challenge debridement obturation. Knowledge variations through advanced imaging modalities like CBCT, rotary hand instruments assisted with ultrasonics modified obturation techniques aid effective management shaped cana...