Obturation is the three-dimensional filling of the entire root canal. It is a term used to indicate filling and sealing a root canal with a filling material. It prevents bacterial microleakage during root canal treatment. It fills the space and provides hermetic sealing.
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I have pain after temporary filling during RCT. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, In root canal treatment, even after temporary filling, pain is still present. If something touches the tooth, there is extreme pain. Is it normal or do I need to get the tooth removed? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Root canal treatment involves three main steps namely: Access opening (opening of the root canal). Biomechanical preparation (cleaning and shaping the canal). Obturation (filling the canal). Temporary filling which you mean is just the superficial one. Pain may ... Read Full »