title: A simplified technique of orthograde MTA obturation on the elected canals of posterior teeth: Two case reports.
abstract: This article suggests a simplified technique of orthograde MTA obturation in less accessible canal(s) of posteriors teeth without using costly ultrasonics or specialised carrier. Essentially few finger pluggers, absorbent points and a simple canal projection method were used. The orifice(s) of the elected canal(s) to be obturated with MTA were projected onto the external occlusal surface for easy delivery and predictive instrumentation. The idea was based on 'easy access', 'working one canal with one mix at one time', 'thorough condensation' and 'removal of excess moisture'. In case I, palatal canal of tooth no. 2 with gross apical perforation and suspected VRF was obturated with MTA. And in Case II, tooth no. 19 presented with incomplete furcal fracture extending into the canal was obturated with MTA in all 3 canals unitarily. Dense homogenous MTA obturation was achieved and both cases healed uneventfully.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, BBD College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Brucelee
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wahengbam
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Pragya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wahengbam
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Aseem Prakash
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Tikku
keywords: Apical vertical root fracture; canal projection; incomplete fracture; orthograde mineral trioxide aggregate obturation; unitary approach