Abstract

Complete and effective removal of the irritants, pathogenic micro-organisms and their by-products from the root canal space by effective shaping and filling of the pulp-space with a biocompatible material with proper obturating technique is the determining factor in predicting the success of the endodontic treatment. Therefore the present study was conducted to analyse efficacy of two obturation techniques used in root canal treatment of anterior teeth. Materials and Methodology: For the purpose of the study, 50 extracted permanent anterior teeth with single canal and completed apex were selected. Certain exclusion criteria were followed in this study includes those teeth with morphological anomalies and with multiple root canals were excluded in virtue of avoiding bias in the study. All the procedures were performed by a single operator. The teeth were properly weighed before and after the completion of obturation. This difference in weight showed the weight of gutta-percha mass. The statistical analysis of the data was done using SPSS version 11.0 for windows. A p-value of 0.05 and lesser was defined to be considered as statistical significant. Results: Table 1 depicts the mean gutta-percha weight in both the techniques. Mean gutta-percha weight in Group 1 which was obturated with mechanical lateral condensation technique was 10.52 + 1.86 g. Mean gutta-percha weight measured in Group B which was obturated with warm lateral compaction with ultrasonic spreaders condensation technique was 14.72 + 1.23 g. On comparing the results, it was seen that the results are statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: To conclude, WVC produces a homogenous mass of gutta-percha with decreased voids and increased adaptation to the canal walls when compared to CLC. CLC resulted in producing root canal space with definite voids and gaps between the gutta-percha and canal interface at the apical third of the root canals

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