title: Thermafil obturation: a literature review.
abstract: A review of the literature pertaining to the use of Thermafil Endodontic Obturators is presented in this article. Addressed are such concerns as apical microleakage, biocompatibility, coronal leakage, post space considerations, retreatment issues, surgical factors, and clinical evaluations of Thermafil; included are the authors' conclusions concerning its clinical use.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Donnelly
mesh_terms: D003763:Dental Leakage; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006801:Humans; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D019233:Retreatment; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D006171:Gutta-Percha