Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Retrograde Obturation

Procedure that involves the removal of infectious products from a root canal space through use of special instruments and fillings. This procedure is performed when root canal treatment fails.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Procedure that involves the removal of infectious products from a root canal space through use of special instruments and fillings. This procedure is performed when root canal treatment fails.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Obturation, Retrograde
  • Obturations, Retrograde
  • Retrograde Obturations

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E06w.397w.778w.778.648

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Retrograde Obturation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012184. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012184
  2. Retrograde Obturation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72367507