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Effect Of Gutta Percha On The Retention Of A Post Using Different Cements, Saeda H. Basta
Effect Of Gutta Percha On The Retention Of A Post Using Different Cements, Saeda H. Basta
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This study evaluated the effect of residual gutta percha on the retention strength of prefabricated post cemented with four different cements. Forty intact mandibular single canal canines or premolars were selected for standardized size and quality, endodontically treated, and decoronated to the cementoenamel junction. A post space was prepared to accommodate Para post XP size 4 (Coltene, Whaledent Inc., Cuy Falls, Ohio) to a depth of 8 mm. The Obtura heated gutta percha system was used to inject a very thin line of gutta percha along one lateral wall to the depth of the future post. Forty obturated teeth were …