Elevation in surface temperature of root canals obturated with different thermoplasticized gutta-percha obturation techniques-an in vitro study

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Samer A Al-Shimari
Nassr Ezzulddin Al-Nuaimi

Abstract

Background: Many studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of using a hot material in the root canal and its potential for causing damage to the tooth supporting structure.
Materials and methods: thirty permanent premolars were obturated with thermoplasticized Gutta-Percha using three different obturation techniques: soft core, Thermafil, and obtura to evaluate the rise in temperature on the root surface using a multipurpose digital thermometer.
Results: temperature increases was significantly greater for Obtura versus Soft core (p<0.003), not significant for Thermafil versus Soft core (p<0.087), and Thermafil versus Obtura (p<0.125).
Conclusions: temperatures rise on the root surface were below the critical level and, therefore, should not cause damage to the periodontal ligament.

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Restorative Dentistry

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Al-Shimari SA, Al-Nuaimi NE. Elevation in surface temperature of root canals obturated with different thermoplasticized gutta-percha obturation techniques-an in vitro study. J Bagh Coll Dent [Internet]. 2014 Mar. 15 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];26(1):67-70. Available from: https://jbcd.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/jbcd/article/view/299