Root Canal Treatment of a Maxillary First Premolar Obturated with BC Sealer

Clinical Presentation A patient presented requiring root canal treatment of the maxillary first premolar (U4). Clinical and radiographic examination was performed to assess the periapical status, root canal anatomy, and working length prior to treatment planning. Pre-treatment radiograph showing the initial condition of the maxillary first premolar (U4). Treatment Procedure Access, Instrumentation & Working Length Determination Following rubber dam isolation, conventional access cavity preparation was performed. Canal patency was confirmed and the root canal system was negotiated. Working length was determined using an electronic apex locator and confirmed radiographically. Working length verification radiograph. Master Cone Fit After canal shaping and thorough irrigation, a master gutta-percha cone was selected and fitted to the confirmed working length. Fit was verified radiographically in…