comparison of thermafil and lateral condensation techniques in obturation of root canal systems

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to compare quality of thermafil obturation technique with cold Lateral Condensation technique in the management of root canal therapy. In this quasi experimental study, a total of 60 patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis were selected. They were randomly allocated to two groups, Group A and Group B, each comprising of 30patients. In both groups chemo-mechanical preparation was done in first visit and in the second visit group A was obturated by thermafil technique and group B was obturated by cold lateral condensation technique. Post-operative evaluations of patients were based on peri-apical radiograph. Teeth obturated with Thermafil showed fewer voids and more radiodensity. Hence in terms of quality, obturation by thermafil technique was considered better