| Abstract [eng] |
OBJECTIVE: This review aims to address the current status of the single cone technique, to clarify whether the single cone technique will be the future of endodontics and if the single cone technique is showing the same obturation quality as other obturation techniques. METHODS: Narrative literature review. CONCLUSIONS: The single cone technique shows as good results as other obturation techniques. With the ongoing development of new materials, the single cone technique has a promising future. It is less time-consuming; inexperienced clinicians can achieve good results in a shorter time and are less likely to tend to failures than conventional techniques. The narrative review revealed that bioceramic and calcium silicate-based sealers, combined with the single cone technique, showed highly satisfactory outcomes. Meanwhile, the removal of these fillings and retreatability of obturated root canals using this technique is possible and successfully performed when indicated. However, further investigations and new studies are required to assess if the single cone technique is still as good as other obturation techniques. |
