title: An innovative approach for rubber dam isolation of root end tip: A case report.
abstract: The success of an apicoectomy with a retrofilling is dependent upon obtaining an acceptable apical seal. The placement of the variously approved retrograde materials requires adequate access, visibility, lighting, and a sterile dry environment. There are instances, however, in which it is difficult to use the rubber dam. One such instance is during retrograde filling. This case report highlights an innovative technique for rubber dam isolation of root end retrograde filling.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Sunandan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mittal
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Tarun
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Shifali
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mittal
authors.affiliation: Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India.
authors.forename: Jyotika
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sharma
keywords: Apicoectomy; retrofilling; rubber dam