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Fig 30H Fig 30I
Even with careful removal of the old Eventually, all the old gutta percha was
gutta percha, a small segment removed. The access was temporarily
remained, and was found to be pushed restored. The patient was informed of the
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out the apex. incomplete formation of 45 root apex and
the option of placing MTA at the apex to
promote calcification and closing of the apex
was given. The patient was asked to conduct
her own research at home.
Fig 30J Fig 30K
Even though the two canals join at the The patient had chosen not to proceed
apex, two separate gutta percha cones with a MTA plug, therefore, the canals
were still required for cone fit check were obturated with warm vertical
and testing for adequate tugback. gutta percha compaction. Overfilled
sealer can be seen around the apex.
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