The efficacy of four root canal obturation techniques in preventing apical dye penetration.
This study compared the average apical dye penetration observed after obturation with four root canal gutta-percha obturation techniques. Two thermoplasticized techniques were the most effective of the four methods tested.
Beatty
R G
RG
Endodontics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville.
Baker
P S
PS
Haddix
J
J
Hart
F
F
D004396:Coloring Agents; D003763:Dental Leakage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006171:Gutta-Percha / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000379:methods*; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013499:Surface Properties
D004396:Coloring Agents; D006171:Gutta-Percha