Abstract

OLIVEIRA, Ana Carolina Mascarenhas  and  DUQUE, Cristiane. Methods for evaluating the resistance to infiltration of root-canal fillings. Rev. Bras. Odontol. [online]. 2012, vol.69, n.1, pp. 34-38. ISSN 1984-3747.

The adequate sealing of the root canal system obtained by the obturation prevents microbial infiltration between the root canal walls and filling material, reducing the possibility of failure of the endodontic treatment. The aim of this study was to review the literature about different methods for evaluating infiltration resistance of root-canal obturation.

Keywords : dental leakage; root-canal obturation; Enterococcus faecalis.