Open AccessEfficacy of Different Methods for Removing Root Canal Filling Material in Retreatment - An In-vitro Study
Author(s) -
Swetha Kasam,
Annapoorna Ballagere Mariswamy
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/17395.7904
Subject(s) - root canal , dentistry , gutta percha , endodontic retreatment , zinc oxide eugenol , stereo microscope , materials science , medicine
Although success of endodontic therapy has significantly improved in the last few decades due to the introduction of novel materials and techniques, failures of endodontic therapy requiring re-treatment still comprise a significant percentage of patients requiring root canal treatment.