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| Technique | Method | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Cold lateral condensation | Master gutta-percha cone cemented with sealer, accessory cones laterally condensed with a spreader | Most widely taught/used technique; technique-sensitive, may leave voids, does not fill lateral canals/canal irregularities well |
| Warm vertical condensation (Schilder technique) | Heated pluggers used to soften and vertically compact gutta-percha in a "down-pack + back-fill" sequence | Achieves better 3D fill including lateral canals/accessory canals/apical deltas; risk of overextension if not carefully controlled, more technique-sensitive |
| Continuous wave of condensation (Buchanan) | Modification of warm vertical technique using a single continuous heat wave | Faster to perform than the classic Schilder technique |
| Thermoplasticized injection technique (Obtura) | Heated gutta-percha injected via a syringe/gun | Good adaptation to canal irregularities; commonly used as a backfill technique |
| Single cone technique | Master cone matched to the final canal preparation size + sealer, without additional condensation | Simpler and faster; relies heavily on the sealer, commonly paired with rotary NiTi shaping systems that match cone taper |
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