Root Canal Obturation Techniques

Aims and objectives of obturation

1. To established barrier to passage of micro-organisms from the oral cavity to the radicular tissue
2. To entomb and isolate any micro-organisms organisms that may survive the cleaning and shaping process
3. To prevent leakage into the canal system of potential nutrients that would support the microbial growth
4. To reduce the risk of bacterial movement or fluid percolation in to the canal system space from the gingival sulcus or periodontal pockets.

Root Canal Obturation Techniques ppt