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(Fig 20G)
The cone fit radiograph shows the master cone
reaching the ideal depth of 0.5~1.0mm from the

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radiographic terminus. The final shape of tooth 22
follows the natural flow of the canal, preserving
enough dentinal thickness on the walls, and ending the

final apical portion at 0.06 to 0.08 taper. (See “Cleaning
and Shaping”)

(Fig 20H) (Fig 20I)

The sealer and master cone has The canal walls coronal to the where the
been placed to the ideal depth. down-pack ended is fairly clean, this
shows that the dentist has been using the
Once this radiograph is taken and no
Schilderian Technique properly. In
obvious problem is noted, the rest
addition, the S-shaped, densely filled gutta
of the obturation steps should be a percha is an indication of adequate

smooth sail. shaping of the canal. The extruded sealer
at the apex further confirms apical seal in

this case.

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