Apical seal: McSpadden vs lateral condensation

Harris, Gary Z.; Dickey, David J.; Lemon, Ronald R.; Luebke, Raymond G.

doi:10.1016/s0099-2399(82)80339-7

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“…The McSpadden's compactor was introduced in 1978 (McSpadden 1980) and used frictional energy via a rotary compactor to melt a gutta‐percha master cone and compact it apically. The technique used stainless steel instruments that were prone to fracture (Harris et al . 1985) and there were problems controlling the extrusion of material through the apex.…”

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Comparison of MicroSeal and System B/Obtura II obturation techniques

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2003

Int Endodontic J

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Comparison of MicroSeal and System B/Obtura II obturation techniques

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“…For this reason, a hybrid technique was suggested, using lateral condensation in the apical third followed by thermocompaction in the middle and cervical thirds. 15 So, based on these results and on those found in literature, [16][17][18] it is recommended that, in straight root canals, the compactor penetration be focused 2 to 3 mm before the working length; and, in curved root canals, this depth be limited to the beginning of the curvature, to avoid condenser fracture.…”

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In vitro analysis of thermocompaction time and gutta-percha type on quality of main canal and lateral canals filling

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of filling in main and lateral root canals performed with the McSpadden technique, regarding the time spent on the procedure and the type of gutta-percha employed. Fifty simulated root canals, made with six lateral canals placed two apiece in the cervical, middle and apical thirds of the root, were divided into 5 groups. Group A: McSpadden technique with conventional gutta-percha, performed with sufficient time for canal filling; Group B: McSpadden technique with conventional gutta-percha, performed in twice the mean time used in Group A; Group C: McSpadden technique with TP gutta-percha, performed with sufficient time for canal filling; Group D: McSpadden technique with TP gutta-percha, performed in twice the mean time used in Group C; Group E: lateral condensation technique. Images of the filled root canals were taken using a stereomicroscope and analyzed using the Leica QWIN Pro software for filling material flow, gutta-percha filling extension and sealer flow. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test (p < 0.05).The best values of penetration in lateral canals in the middle third occurred in the groups where TP gutta-percha was used. However, in the apical third, group B showed the best values. Although a longer time of compactor use allows greater penetration of the filling material into the lateral canals, the presence of voids resulted in bad quality radiographic images, suggesting porosity. The best quality of filling material was observed in Group A (McSpadden technique with conventional Gutta-Percha, performed with sufficient time for root canal filling).

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“…Obturation is the final procedure, aiming to fill the space across its length, within appropriate limits using materials and techniques that support the process of apical and periapical repair (1). Studies show that failures in endodontic treatment result from inadequate filling of root canals (2,3). Various materials and techniques have been developed.…”

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“…The cold lateral condensation (CLC) technique, also called the conventional technique is the filling technique most widely used in the world and it frequently achieves excellent results (2)(3)(4)(5). The CLC technique of gutta-percha is the compaction of successive gutta-percha cones associated with endodontic cement with the aid of spacers filling the interior of the root canal.…”

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Assessment of the apical seal of root canals using different filling techniques

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The aim of this study was to investigate the apical leakage of roots filled by three different gutta-percha techniques: lateral condensation, Tagger's hybrid and E&Q Master. Forty-two extracted singlerooted teeth were used. The coronal part of each tooth was removed and the root received biomechanical preparation using a 60-K file. The roots were randomly divided into three groups according to the technique of filling the root canal: Group I, lateral condensation; Group II, Tagger's hybrid; Group III, E&Q Master. The roots were submitted to dye leakage test with Rhodamine B for 7 days, using vacuum during the initial 30 min. The teeth were sectioned longitudinally and the leakage was measured in a linear fashion from apex to crown. Statistical analysis indicated that lateral condensation and E&Q Master techniques showed lower leakage than Tagger's technique (P = 0.0016). However, statistically no difference was found between lateral condensation and E&Q Master system techniques. (J Oral Sci 51, 593-599, 2009)

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Apical seal: McSpadden vs lateral condensation

Cited by 30 publications

References 13 publications

Comparison of MicroSeal and System B/Obtura II obturation techniques

Comparison of MicroSeal and System B/Obtura II obturation techniques

In vitro analysis of thermocompaction time and gutta-percha type on quality of main canal and lateral canals filling

Assessment of the apical seal of root canals using different filling techniques

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