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Periodontal tissue reactions following root canal obturation with an injection‐thermoplasticized gutta‐percha technique
Author(s) -
Molyvdas Ioannis,
Zervas Panos,
Lambrianidis Theodor,
Veis Alexander
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
dental traumatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1600-9657
pISSN - 1600-4469
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-9657.1989.tb00334.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , gutta percha , root canal , periodontal fiber , beagle , dental alveolus , medicine , root canal filling materials , orthodontics
The thermoplasticized gutta‐percha obturation technique is a relatively recent development in endodontics. In this study we evaluated the possible effects of heat transmitted to the periodontal tissues when the Obtura root canal filling device was used in dog teeth. Two 8‐month‐old beagle dogs were used; 56 root canals of 36 teeth (maxillary incisors and first, second and third premolars of both jaws) were divided into two groups. In Group A 26 root canals were obturated with the lateral condensation technique, while in Group B 30 root canals were obturated using the Obtura device, without sealer. Observation periods were 1, 3, 7, 28 and 56 days. After routine laboratory procedures, hematoxylin‐eosin stained sections were examined under a light microscope. In this experimental model the thermoplasticized gutta‐percha obturation technique caused a periapical inflammatory reaction at all observation periods. Inflammatory reaction and destruction of collagen fibers were localized in the area around the apical delta, while the alveolar founding bone, the roots of the teeth and the periodontal ligament at the side of the root surfaces remained normal.