ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Complete Obturation-Cold Lateral Condensation vs. Thermoplastic Techniques: A Systematic Review of Micro-CT Studies.
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- Endodontic treatment outcomes in apical periodontitis cases by the lateral condensation versus warm vertical compaction techniques: a one-year follow-up study.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- Intracanal adaptation and bond strength assessment of novel liquid/powder calcium silicate-based root canal sealer.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the root canal sealing properties and removability of four bioceramic sealers using micro-computed tomographic.BMC oral health · 2026Article
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- Bioactivity and dimensional stability of resin-, hybrid-, and silicate-based endodontic sealers: An in vitro comparative study.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- Assessing Sealing Ability of C-Root SP Strontium Silicate Sealer With Different Obturation Techniques: An in vitro Study.International dental journal · 2026Article
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- Root Canal Filling of Teeth with Open Apex Using Different Techniques, Low-Temperature Gutta-Percha Points, and Bioceramic Sealers.Brazilian dental journal · 2026Article
- Exploring anatomical variations of mandibular premolars and their clinical management: a case series.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Voids in Endodontic Treatment via Different Obturation Techniques Using CT: A Comparative Study.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of a New Experimental Polydimethylsiloxane-Based Endodontic Sealer.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Article
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- Enhancing image quality: The role of low-radiopacity bioceramic materials in CBCT scans.Imaging science in dentistry · 2025Article
- Ion Release from Endodontic and Restorative Dental Materials: Effects of pH and Time.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Quality of Single-Cone Obturation Using Different Sizes of Matching Gutta-Percha Points of Two Reciprocating Single-File Systems in Curved and Straight Root Canals.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
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- Studying the Effect of Four Postspace Preparation Techniques on the Apical Seal Integrity of the Root Canals Obturated With the Resilon/RealSeal System and the Lateral Condensation Technique.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Clinical outcome of root canal obturation using different based sealers: a retrospective cohort study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
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10 authors at 6 institutions in 4 countries.
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Abstract
To prevent re-infection and provide a hermetic seal of the root canal system, an endodontist must aim to produce a void-free obturation. This review aimed to compare the completeness of root canal obturation between the two most prevalent methods-cold lateral condensation and warm gutta-percha techniques-using micro-CT (PROSPERO reg no. 249815). MATERIALS AND
methodsA search of Scopus, Embase, PubMed (Medline via PubMed), and Web of Science databases was done without any time restriction according to the PRISMA protocol. Articles that compared both techniques and were published in English were included. Data was extracted and the risk of bias was assessed using an adapted tool based on previous studies.
resultsA total of 141 studies were identified by the search. Following the screening and selection of articles, 9 studies were included for review. Data was extracted manually and tabulated. Most studies had a moderate risk of bias. None determined operator skill in both methods before comparison. The data extracted from the included studies suggests that both techniques produce voids in the obturation. The thermoplasticized gutta-percha techniques may result in fewer voids compared to cold lateral condensation.
conclusionConsidering the limitations of the included studies, it was concluded that neither technique could completely obturate the root canal. Thermoplasticized gutta-percha techniques showed better outcomes despite a possible learning bias in favor of cold lateral condensation. Establishing operator skills before comparison may help reduce this bias.
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