Endodontic overextension produced by injected thermoplasticized gutta-percha.
Obturation of the root canal space with an inert filling material and creation of a hermetic apical seal has been shown to improve the success rate of endodontic therapy. A new technique of canal obturation with injection-molded thermoplasticized gutta-percha has been shown to create a good apical seal. However, failure to determine accurately the canal working length and create an apical stop in sound dentin can lead to overextension of the gutta-percha into the periradicular bone. A case of significant overextension of gutta-percha using this new technique is presented along with its ramifications and management.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000009:adverse effects*
D006171:Gutta-Percha