Canal adaptation and coronal leakage: lateral condensation compared to Thermafil.
In a comparison of different obturating techniques and materials, lateral plus vertical compaction of gutta-percha had the least coronal leakage. Using increments of gutta-percha is indicated for tapered canals and those with irregular anatomy.
Baumgardner
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Department of Cardiology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109, USA.
Taylor
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Walton
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D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001641:Bicuspid; D003763:Dental Leakage; D018772:Dental Marginal Adaptation; D006801:Humans; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*