James P. Walker, DDS, PC
Tualatin Endodontics®                    503-885-1899
Specialist in Endodontics: microscopic non-surgical and surgical endodontics. Portland Oregon

Abstracts & Treatment Resources

Topic: Coronal Leakage

An Assessment of Micobial Coronal Leakage of Temporary Filling Materials in Endodontically Treated Teeth. Balto H. JOE 2002 Vol. 28, No, 11: 762-763.
30 maxillary bicuspids were prepared and obturated with thermo-plasticized gutta percha (Obtura) with AH26 sealer. Microbiologic leakage was evaluated using Streptococcus faecalis and Candida albicans.

Results:
With both microbes, IRM, Cavit and Dyract leaked after  two weeks.