New obturation biomaterials have been introduced over the past decade to improve the seal of the root canal system. Aug 16, 2015 this is a case showing an obturation of a lower molar using the warm vertical condensation technique. The choice of sealer should be considered when selecting the obturation technique. The methods vary by the direction of the compaction lateral or vertical. A preoperative radiograph of a previously treated mandibular right. The radiographic determination and documentation of the length of obturation prior to the preparation of the root canal. Densfils patented endodontic obturator consists of a flexible central carrier that is uniformly coated with a layer of refined and tested alpha phase guttapercha.
Introducing smartsupply, the convenient recurring delivery option for the products that keep your operatory running. Contemporary obturation of the root canal system british. The biggest challenge that clinicians new to the technique experience is a void between the downpack and the backfill of the canal. This method is a simple and effective procedure that significantly reduces working time while promising highquality obturation, mainly in narrow and anatomically complex root canals 6, 7. Studies have shown that the singlecone technique with a suitable resinbased sealer can achieve the same rates of success than other types of obturation methods.
Discuss the significance of depth of spreader penetration during lateral compaction. Warm vertical compaction is a technique in which plasticized guttapercha can be condensed into roots, and is able to create a homogeneous obturation with good tridimensional sealing 4,5. The elements obturation unit combines our system b technology with a motordriven extruder handpiece to make obturation efficient, predictable, and accurate. This lesion should heal after removal of necrotic pulp tissue in the main canal and then obturation. Pdf contemporary obturation of the root canal system. Voidfree filled canals carry a lower risk of apical periodontitis 3, 4. The sealing ability of the thermafil obturation technique.
C, completed obturation showing lateral canal with extrusion of sealer along the periodontium. Obturation technique may have an effect on the apical seal following post space preparation. Single cone obturation technique ppt linkedin slideshare. I am a new dentist and obviously do not have near the experience of most of you guys on this board. Obturation root canal filling obturation 6 cleaning 5 coronal. Flexibility allows for filling of even the most challenging anatomy single insertion simplicity is more effective than lateral condensation less technique sensitive than warm vertical compaction procedures vented and nonvented options nickel titanium size verifiers are available in sizes 20. Designed to provide a dense, 3d fill in one minute. From keeping your foods fresh to keeping your root canals viable, a strong seal is. Cold lateral condensation technique by safura baharin issuu. The prime source of voids in obturation is the lack of skill, technique chosen for a particular canal anatomy improper canal shaping. Technique of obturation fig 2 cross section of a tooth demonstrating the technique of obturation using hybrosonic.
Effect of six obturation techniques on filling of lateral. An evaluation of the thermafil endodontic obturation technique. Obturation definition of obturation by merriamwebster. In this technique, solvents such as chloroform, eucalyptus oil and xylol are used to partially dissolve the surface of the guttapercha cone, so as to adapt its surface shape to that of the root canal socalled dipping technique. Obturation definition of obturation by medical dictionary. Materials and methods for this study, sixty extracted human single rooted teeth were used. Comparison between two thermoplastic root canal obturation. Contemporary guttaperchabased root filling materials utilizes approximately 20% of the raw.
We offer a complete line of advanced filling materials, sealers and equipment for all obturation techniques. Mohammed abdullah alshehri bds, aegd, sscard, sfdi create pdf with go2pdf for free, if you wish to remove this line, click here to buy virtual pdf printer. Single cone tech vs lateral and vertical condensation. The classics traditional guttapercha and sealer historically, guttapercha, the transisomer of polyisoprene, has been the material of choice as a solid, inert core filling material for root canal obturation, beginning with bowmans introduction of the material into endodontics in 1867.
In pitt ford t r, rhodes j s, pitt ford h e eds endodontics. Pdf a study on undergraduate learning of two obturation. However, it is not clear whether they have really produced a threedimensional impervious seal that is important for reducing diseases associated with root canal treatment. The aim of the present study was to compare two obturation techniques, i. Flexibility allows for filling of even the most challenging anatomy single insertion simplicity is more effective than lateral condensation less techniquesensitive than warm vertical compaction procedures vented and nonvented options nickel titanium size verifiers are available in sizes 20. The greatest feature of thermafil is that it is so quick and easy to learn. Lateral condensation filling technique page 4 of 4 do not place an accessory cone with a diameter larger than the remaining apical end of the canal. Clinton k, van himel t comparison of a warm guttapercha obturation technique and lateral condensation. Aug 07, 2015 earn stateoftheart techniques for using endosequence products by brasseler usa. Read coronal sealing ability of three sectional obturation techniques simplifill, thermafil and warm vertical compaction compared with cold lateral condensation and post space preparation, australian endodontic journal on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips.
From downpack to backfill, the elements obturation unit puts the continuous wave of condensation technique into one simpletooperate device that takes up only the space of two. Lateral condensation was used for the obturation of the control group. The course addresses, which step is more important when filling a root canal. Seventeen were obturated with thermafil and 17 with lateral condensation. Elements obturation unit 9730322 obturation unit wo handpieces 9730325. July 21, 2016 what to look for in a root canal sealer. From downpack to backfill, the elements obturation unit puts the continuous wave of condensation technique into one simpletooperate device that takes up only the space of 2 separate machines. Several obturation techniques are available for root canal treatment. Nov 17, 2014 studies have shown that the singlecone technique with a suitable resinbased sealer can achieve the same rates of success than other types of obturation methods. Unlike traditional guttapercha, alpha phase provides the ideal match to the solid core technique because it becomes adhesive when heated and plasticizes at a lower temperature. The following video demonstrates the endosequence shaping and obturation technique. B, on obturation, a lateral canal was detected communicating with the periodontium.
The technique is simple, easy to master, requires minimal equipment, is predictable and allows the clinician the option to bond the obturation with realseal. The thermafil system is a carrierbased technique with warm guttapercha, which is adaptable to the dentinal walls, giving a good seal. Techniques of root canal obturation linkedin slideshare. Our cordless product options provide the freedom of movement to perform endodontic procedures anywhere. Describe briefly other techniques used for obturation, including thermoplasticization, thermocompaction, paste injection, core carrier systems, and sectional. Used in most situations except in teeth with severely curved, open apex or. Please refer to maillefer profile and protaper clinical hints for recommendations on canal preparation. In this article all the root canal filling materials and techniques available at present are discussed. This method is a simple and effective procedure that significantly reduces working time while promising highquality obturation, mainly in narrow and anatomically complex root canals 6,7. Simply choose the propoint that matches the size of the final file used to complete the canal. Effect of six obturation techniques on filling of lateral canals. Thermafil and cold lateral condensation, in order to determine which one was most easily and rapidly. Forty straight canals of maxillary canines and 40 curved canals in 20 mesial roots of mandibular molars were instrumented and randomly assigned to two groups of 40 canals each. This is a case showing an obturation of a lower molar using the warm vertical condensation technique.
Ability of new obturation materials to improve the seal of. Mar 19, 2010 single cone obturation technique ppt 1. A, pulp necrosis with apical and lateral radiolucent lesions. Selection of any technique is determined not only by operator preference but also key factors including canal anatomy, preparation technique used and the unique treatment objectives of each case. Thirtyseven maxillary central incisors were similarly prepared and divided into groups. Lateral compaction is the obturation technique most evaluation of single root canals filled using the lateral compaction, taggers hybrid, microseal and guttaflow techniques marina angelica marciano clovis monteiro bramante. Densfil thermal endodontic obturation system maillefer. Try in a matching propoint to ensure it reaches full working length and you have tugback. Our endodontic obturation systems are unmatched in quality and ease of use. Sealing efficacy of system b versus thermafil and guttacore. As with any method of obturation its success is completely dependant upon the cleaning and shaping of the root canal system. Evaluation of single root canals filled using the lateral.
Lateral cold condensation this technique has been the gold standard to which. Wolcott j, himel vt, powell w, penney j effect of two obturation techniques on the filling of lateral canals and the main canal. Singlematched, tapersized cone technique introduction of a novel obturation method dr. A one way anova for the time taken by obturation technique showed a significant difference between the groups p,0. Using a spreader a thin smear of sealer is applied in the apical region followed by a layer on the wall. Evaluation of apical seal between single cone and cold. Success of nonsurgical root canal treatment is predicated by meticulous cleaning and shaping of the canal system, it is threedimensional obturation, and a wellfitting, leakagefree coronal restoration. Dec 01, 2007 the technique is simple, easy to master, requires minimal equipment, is predictable and allows the clinician the option to bond the obturation with realseal. Obturation requires the use of materials and techniques capable of densely filling. Create pdf with go2pdf for free, if you wish to remove this line, click here to buy virtual pdf printer singlematched, tapersized cone technique baumgartner and tinkle 2005 the use of a niti filematched, tapersized cone system promotes the singlecone cementation technique and has been advocated for obturation of curved root canals. With smartsupply, you pick the products and well deliver them automatically on the schedule you set. This study aimed to evaluate the apical seal of single cone and cold lateral condensation obturation techniques after post space preparation at two different timing.
Film thickness, flow, setting time and material chemistry of mta fillapex were. Kerr endodontics remains an industry leader in cutting edge endo obturation techniques and materials. Guttapercha, obturating material, obturating technique, obturation. The septodont sealer is recommended for obturations using cold laterally condensed guttapercha, whereas mta fillapex and apexit plus were suitable with warm guttapercha obturation techniques. An assessment of the plastic thermafil obturation technique. A sealer, stainless steel files, and thermally plasticized guttapercha were used in a filling technique to obtain a threedimensional obturation of the root canal system. Comparison of obturation quality in modified continuous. Blue arrow indicates the flow of gutta percha into lateral canals. The correct answer is that each step is vitally important to successful endodontic treatment, but it is the last one obturation that, in the vernacular, seals the deal. Contrary to ahplus sealer, mta fillapex is suitable with warm guttapercha obturation techniques 75, 76. Note also that the thermafil technique can be used after canal preparation with conventional files used in a stepback technique.
Contemporary obturation of the root canal system article pdf available in british dental journal official journal of the british dental association. The aim of this study was to compare two different thermoplastic techniquesa corecarrier technique thermafil and warm vertical compactionin terms of overextension of root canal filling in vivo. Warm vertical obturation technique using elements obturation. I just dont want to start with a technique and then find out five. Sealing of continuous wave vs thermafil and guttacore systems e57 to solve this problem, many efforts have been made to develop new obturation techniques.
Part 1 175 table 1, criteria for radiographic evaluation of filling material overall canal obturation ratings criteria for each rating 0 consistently dense, radiopaque fill in all three segments apical, middle and cortmai. The technique differs from warm vertical condensation in that it requires a system b plugger instrument as well as modifications in the method that the condensation is completed. The thermafil technique was first introduced in the late 1980s, and the clinical studies have compared favourably to the lateral condensation technique. Coronal sealing ability of three sectional obturation. Pdf sealing efficacy of system b versus thermafil and. Sealing the root canal system is an important step in root canal treatment for a successful outcome. Sealers and warm guttapercha obturation techniques request pdf. For the experimental group, the canals were obturated using the thermafil obturation technique. Guttapercha has long been used as a popular root filling material. Obturation techniques pdf he purpose of the obturation phase of endodontic treatment is to prevent the.
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