title: Clinical experience of root canal filling by ultrasonic condensation of gutta-percha.
abstract: Ninety human teeth with a total of 181 prepared root canals were filled with the use of ultrasonically energized spreaders as an aid for lateral condensation of gutta-percha cones. The results were evaluated on the basis of clinical and radiographic criteria. Adequate fillings were found in 93% of the canals and the overall success rate was 93%. All of the recalled patients were clinically comfortable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Adult Dental Care, Faculty of Odontology, University of Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Zmener
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Banegas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy
chemical_list: D006171:Gutta-Percha