Coronal leakage as a cause of failure in root-canal therapy: a review

Endod Dent Traumatol. 1994 Jun;10(3):105-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.1994.tb00533.x.

Abstract

This paper reviews the evidence that coronal leakage of root canals may lead to failure of root-canal therapy. The causes of coronal leakage and methods by which this leakage may be prevented are described.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dental Leakage / complications*
  • Dental Leakage / etiology
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Root Canal Obturation
  • Root Canal Therapy*
  • Treatment Failure