Kirk R. Baumgardner, DDS, PhD
Endodontist
Practice Limited to Endodontics
651-746-0587
J Am Dent Assoc. 1995 Mar;126(3):351-6.
Canal adaptation and coronal leakage: lateral condensation compared to Thermafil.
Baumgardner KR, Taylor J, Walton R.
Department of Cardiology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109, USA.
In a comparison of different obturating techniques and materials, lateral plus vertical compaction of gutta-percha had the least coronal leakage. Using increments of gutta-percha is indicated for tapered canals and those with irregular anatomy.
PMID: 7897104 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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