Evaluation of three obturation techniques in the apical third of mandibular first molar mesial root canals using micro-computed tomography

• Main Authors: Soram Oh (Author), Hiran Perinpanayagam (Author), Daniel J.W. Kum (Author), Sang-Min Lim (Author), Yeon-Jee Yoo (Author), Seok Woo Chang (Author), Woocheol Lee (Author), Seung-Ho Baek (Author), Qiang Zhu (Author), Kee Yeon Kum (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2016-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: Recent studies have demonstrated a high incidence of isthmuses in mandibular first molar mesial roots, and intratubular mineralization following mineral trioxide aggregate obturation. This study assessed the filling quality of three obturation techniques in the apical 5 mm of man...