Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 9

Issue : Issue 3

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Abstract

Background:  The root canal space, including the patent accessory canals and multiple foramina must be completely and densely filled with a biologically inert material. Furthermore, integrity of the root canal filling in the apical few millimetres is one of the criteria believed to be important for achieving successful endodontic treatment. Aims: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare the sealing ability of the cold lateral condensation technique, Obtura II and GuttaFlow 2 under a stereomicroscope. Settings and Design: Decoronation of the teeth up to the cemento-enamel junction with an abrasive diamond disc was done to permit ideal access to the root canal. Teeth were prepared in Crown-Down fashion. Methods and Material: Teeth were divided into three groups with each containing 20 specimens. Each of the group was obturated with three different techniques and the specimen was observed under the stereomicroscope. Statistical analysis used: Descriptive statistics included computation of percentages and means. Statistical analysis was done using One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with post-hoc test, Tukey HSD and Chi-square test. Results: Obtura II exhibited the best adaptation with less number of voids, as compared to the other two groups. Obtura II group exhibited a homogenous obturation followed by lateral condensation and GuttaFlow 2. Conclusions: Obtura II exhibited good adaptation to canal walls followed by GuttaFlow 2 and lateral condensation.

Keywords: Lateral Condensation Technique, Obtura Ii, Guttaflow 2, Sealing Ability.