Journal of Endodontics
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 61-65 , February 1981

The influence of master cone adaptation on the quality of the apical seal

  • David A. Allison, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Allison, formerly a dental student at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, is now a resident in endodontics at Boston University
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  • Robert J. Michelich, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Michelich is assistant professor and director of postgraduate endodontics
    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be directed to Dr. Michelich.
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  • Richard E. Walton, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Walton is professor and chairman, department of endodontics, Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, Augusta, Ga 30912

References 

  1. Ingle JI and others. Obturation of the radicular space. In:  Ingle JI,  Beveridge EE editor. Endodontics. ed 6. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger; 1976;p. 232–235
  2. Weine FS. In: Endodontic Therapy. ed 2. St. Louis: C. V. Mosby Co.; 1976;p. 246–248
  3. Morse DR. In: Clinical Endodontology. Springfield, Ill, Charles C Thomas; 1974;p. 457–461
  4. Nguyen NT. In:  Cohen S,  Burns RC editor. Obturation of the root canal system. Pathways of the Pulp. St. Louis: C. V. Mosby Co.; 1976;p. 144–147
  5. Grossman LI. In: Endodontic Practice. ed 8. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger; 1974;p. 286–292
  6. Moreno A. Thermomechanically softened gutta-percha root canal filling. J Endod. 1977;3(5):186–188
  7. Allison DA, Weber CR, Walton RE. The influence of the method of canal preparation on the quality of apical and coronal obturation. J Endod. 1979;5(10):298–304

 The authors thank Dr. Carl Fairhurst for his assistance in research design, Dr. Kenneth Hawkins for technical advice, and Ms. Darnell Beard for preparing the manuscript.

PII: S0099-2399(81)80243-9

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(81)80243-9

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 61-65 , February 1981

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