Comparison of vertical with lateral condensation technique in obturation of root canal system.
OBJECTIVE
To compare vertical condensation with laterally condensed gutta-percha technique in obturation of root canal system.


METHODS
A comparative study.


METHODS
The Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry (Operative Deptt), Rawalpindi.


METHODS
Fifty six human permanent extracted teeth were collected from central incisor to second molar from the both arches and in vitro root canal procedure was carried out.


RESULTS
Warm vertical technique resulted in a uniform smooth surface and least observable space between gutta percha and canal wall, especially in middle and apical region.


CONCLUSIONS
Root canal obturation by warm vertical condensation is better than cold lateral condensation.
Department of Operative Dentistry, Armed Forces Imstitue of Dentistry, Rawalpindi.
Muhammad Bakhsh
MB
Sobhi
Muzammil Jamil Ahmed
MJ
Rana
Mohammad
M
Ibrahim
Tasleem-ul-Hudda
D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000379:methods*