Comparative evaluation of the vertical fracture resistance of endodontically treated roots filled with Gutta-percha and Resilon: a meta-analysis of in vitro studies

• Main Authors: Minmin Tan (Author), Zhaowu Chai (Author), Chengjun Sun (Author), Bo Hu (Author), Xiang Gao (Author), Yunjia Chen (Author), Jinlin Song (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Teeth treated endodontically are more susceptible to vertical root fracture (VRF). Some studies have suggested that obturating the root canals with Gutta-percha or Resilon can reinforce endodontically treated teeth, but a few others have presented conflicting results. These incon...