Overfilling: Prophylaxis

The correct length of preparation throughout the cleaning and shaping procedure is essential to avoid overfilling. Use of standardised instruments with master filling points of corresponding sizes and shapes further enhances the possibility of obtaining a root-filling of desired length. In teeth with wide, open apices long-term calcium hydroxide treatment is used to stimulate apexification.

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