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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024

Evaluation of the Sealing Ability of Various Root Canal Obturation Techniques in Permanent Molars: An

Amrita Deep, Moumita Kundu, Seema Qamar, Aprajita Moses, Raghav Agrawal, Durba Chatterjee

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6 authors.

Amrita DeepDepartment of Conservative and Endodontics, Awadh Dental College and Hospital, Jharkhand, India.
Moumita KunduDepartment of Conservative and Endodontics, Awadh Dental College and Hospital, Jharkhand, India.
Seema QamarDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India.
Aprajita MosesDepartment of Conservative and Endodontics, Awadh Dental College and Hospital, Jharkhand, India.
Raghav AgrawalDepartment of Conservative and Endodontics, Awadh Dental College and Hospital, Jharkhand, India.
Durba ChatterjeeDepartment of Conservative and Endodontics, Awadh Dental College and Hospital, Jharkhand, India.

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Abstract

Background: Achieving a reliable seal in root canal obturation is essential for the success of endodontic treatment. Despite the availability of multiple techniques, the comparative sealing abilities of these methods remain a topic of investigation, particularly in permanent molars. Materials and Methods: This Results: The mean dye penetration values were as follows: Group B (thermoplasticized gutta-percha) had the lowest penetration (2.1 ± 0.3 mm), followed by Group A (lateral compaction) (3.5 ± 0.4 mm), and Group C (single cone) exhibited the highest penetration (5.2 ± 0.6 mm). Conclusion: In this study, thermoplasticized gutta-percha demonstrated superior sealing ability compared to lateral compaction and single cone techniques in permanent molars. These findings underscore the importance of selecting an effective obturation technique to ensure optimal seal integrity in root canal therapy.

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In vitro studylateral compactionroot canal obturationsealing abilitysingle conethermoplasticized gutta-percha

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PMID39346395
PMCPMC11426640

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