title: Contemporary obturation of the root canal system.
abstract: This article will provide an overview of the rationale behind taking a contemporary approach to obturation of the root canal system. It will outline a broad range of obturation materials including those traditionally used and newer, advanced ones that are now available that have active physical and biological properties. Obturation techniques will be described in detail, including advice for those difficult cases such as managing obturation of a canal with a wide open apex. Assessment of obturation will also be discussed, considering those factors which affect outcome of root canal treatment.
authors.affiliation: Consultant and Specialist in Endodontics, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Dental Hospital, Bessemer Road, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
authors.forename: R M E
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Tomson
authors.affiliation: Consultant and Specialist in Endodontics, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Dental Hospital, Bessemer Road, London, SE5 9RS, UK.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Polycarpou
authors.affiliation: Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry; The University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NN.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Tomson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials