Root canal obturation: Does apical extent of obturation affect outcome?

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Mark-Steven Howe looks at this review of the association between obturation extent and final treatment outcome of root canal treatment. Twenty two studies were included with 11 contributing to the meta-analysis suggestign that obturation extent may have an effect.

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Post-endodontic pain: is it lower with rotary or reciprocating instruments?

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This review of the effect of rotary or reciprocating instruments on post-endodontic pain included 3 RCTs involving 1317 patients. There is limited evidence of any clear difference between the two techniques.

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