Comparison of apical sealing between the Tagger hybrid technique and lateral condensation technique with different sealers

• Main Authors: Belu Ccori Peña (Author), Luis Adrian Mejía Gonzáles (Author), Luis Alexander Orrego-Ferreyros (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 2322-4150; 2252-0317; 10.22038/jdmt.2024.79133.1615
• Keywords: endodontics, gutta-percha, root canal filling materials; root canal obturation, root canal preparation, root canal sealer; Dentistry; RK1-715
• Source: Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques, Vol 13, Iss 2, Pp 91-95 (2024)

Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of the Tagger technique and the lateral condensation technique with different obturation cements in achieving optimal apical sealing in endodontic treatments.Methods: An in vitro study was conducted on 68 extracted human upper or lower first premolars. Teeth were randomly divided into four experimental groups (n=17) based on two obturation techniques and endodontic sealers employed, as follows: Group 1, Tagger technique with the zinc oxide-eugenol sealer; Group 2, Tagger technique with the resin-based sealer; Group 3, lateral condensation technique with zinc oxide-eugenol sealer, and Group 4, lateral condensation technique with resin-based sealer. Homogeneity of the gutta-percha mass and apical obliteration were evaluated under a digital stereomicroscope. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test, and a P-value<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Most group specimens exhibited non-homogeneous gutta-percha, whereas apical obliteration was achieved in a significant proportion of samples across all groups. No significant difference was found between the study groups either in the homogeneity of the gutta-percha mass (P=0.978) or in the optimal apical obliteration (P=0.782).Conclusions: The study found no significant difference in the effectiveness of the Tagger hybrid and lateral condensation techniques using different sealers in achieving optimal apical sealing and gutta-percha homogeneity. This highlights the critical role of the clinician's expertise in ensuring successful endodontic outcomes.