The Effect of Immediate versus Delayed Dowel Space Preparation on Endodontically Filled Teeth.

Abstract

This in vitro study evaluated the effect of immediate versus delayed dowel space preparation on the integrity of the apical seal. Twenty human teeth were obturated by lateral compaction of gutta-percha and cement, and stored. Two weeks later, twenty more were similarly filled. Using hot endodontic pluggers, dowel spaces were prepared such that either 3mm or 7mm of apical fill remained. The specimens were treated in Ca(45)Cl2, horizontally sectioned and autoradiographs made. Analysis of the incidence and degree of microleakage showed that delayed dowel preparations significantly increased leakage (p=.01) if only 3mm of apical fill remained. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA093974

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  • Donald D. Peters
  • Frank R. Portell
  • Lewis Lorton
  • William E. Bernier

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  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

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