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Volume 8 Issue 4 (April, 2020)

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Utility of Obturation materials and Techniques amongst Endodontists- A Qualitative Research
Ajay Kumar, Mariam Omer Bin Hamza, Suhail Shariff, Makrand Sapat, Shilpa Vikranth Shetty, Nupur Shah, Rahul Vinay Chandra Tiwari

Aim of the Study: The purpose of the study was to assess the preferences of obturation materials and techniques employed by Endodontists in their clinical practice to achieve a harmonious seal in root canals. Methodology: A questionnaire survey was done over the period of 1 year in which questions were posed to 56 Endodontists having minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. The questions were based upon which obturation technique according to them fits the criteria of generating a tight and harmonious seal during obturation with minimum effort and technique sensitivity as well as which obturation material do the prefer in their normal clinical practice. Results: Many were of opinion that even though there has been recent advancement in obturation techniques, but they were mostly using lateral compaction (34%) and single cone technique (15%) often as they are less technique sensitive and have stood the test of time. The material of choice for most Endodontists was still Gutta Percha (65%). Resilion (22%) was also widely used as these have similar handling properties to GP and are size-matched to multiple filing systems. Conclusion: Without doubt, sealing of root canals three-dimensionally contributes to the success of root canal treatment. However, the quest for a clinically relevant model for evaluating the seal of the root canal system has evolved along a topsy-turvy path of intellectual discourse to become an intangible philosophical ideal. Key words: Obturation, Sealer, Root canal treatment.

 
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