Comparison of Gutta Percha Filling Techniques. Part 2. Three Chloroform-Gutta Percha Filling Techniques

摘要

An artificial standard root canal system was used to evaluate the ability of gutta percha filling techniques. No significant difference was noted in the abilities of chloropercha, Kloroperka, and chloroform-dip to replicate the canal system. All three chloroform techniques replicated the system significantly better than lateral condensation. In volumetric evaluation, the chloropercha fills decreased in volume 12.42% in 2 weeks while Kloroperka decreased only 4.86% & chloroform-dip only 1.40%. How significant the 1.40% shrinkage is in relation to seal is unknown. (Author)