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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025

Obturation of Primary Teeth: Time to Redefine Objectives and Techniques.

Nikhil Srivastava, Noopur Kaushik

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Article in International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Nikhil SrivastavaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College & Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subahrti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4989-6752
Noopur KaushikDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College & Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subahrti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7285-9074

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Abstract

Obturation creates a seal along the root canal, preventing fluid movement and blocking potential entry points for bacteria found between the periodontal tissues and the root canal system. Several techniques are used for obturating primary tooth canals, including tuberculin syringe, disposable injection technique, manual incremental lateral condensation, Jiffy tubes, Navi-tip, lentulo spiral (hand-held or rotary), past inject, and endodontic pressure syringe. These methods only prioritize cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and material control for successful outcomes. However, to date, no classification has been proposed for the method of material placement in the root canal. Thus, this article highlights the obturating methods in the direction of placement of material and proposes a newer classification for the criteria of obturation, which can significantly influence the success rate of the endodontic therapy. How to cite this article: Srivastava N, Kaushik N. Obturation of Primary Teeth: Time to Redefine Objectives and Techniques. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(11):1407-1411.

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Criteria for obturationHealthObturationObturation methodsPrimary teeth

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