Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Different techniques have been proposed over the years. The present study was conducted to compare different obturating techniques. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 60 mandibular periodontally weak molar teeth. Teeth were divided into 3 groups of 20 teeth each. In all groups, Grossman sealer was used as the root canal sealer. In group I teeth, continuous wave of condensation technique was used, in group II teeth, thermomechanical compaction technique was used and in group III teeth, lateral condensation technique was used. Results: There were 20 filled canals in group I, 18 in group II and 15 in group III. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Group II had the largest linear measure per­centage of simulated lateral canals filled with gutta-percha and sealer (P< 0.05). No statistical dif­ferences were found between Group I and Group II when we analyzed the filling with gutta-percha and sealer or just sealer (P>0.05). No statistical dif­ferences were found between Group I and Group II when we analyzed the filling with just sealer.  Conclusion: It was found that thermoplasticized gutta-percha filling techniques were better for filling lateral canal with gutta-percha and sealer or with just sealer than lateral condensation.
Key words: Thermoplasticized gutta-percha, Lateral condensation, Obturating

Received: 13 March, 2019                                         Revised:  22 April 2019                             Accepted: 25 April 2019

Corresponding author: Dr. Amola Tandon, MDS (Conservative dentistry and Endodontist), Consultant Endodontist, Ludhiana (Punjab); India
               
This article may be cited as: Tandon A, Goel M, Singh J. Assessment of efficacy of different root canal obturation techniques in patients undergoing root canal therapy- A comparative study. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2019;7(7): 171-174.