Carrier-based obturators deliver warm gutta percha to the working length and especially are indicated in longer, more curved and smaller diameter canals.

In this Just-In-Time segment, Dr. Ruddle will clinically present the steps to three-dimensional obturation utilizing the Carrier-Based Obturator Technique. Topics include:

• Factors influencing case selection
• Choosing the correct carrier
• Introducing the sealer
• Placing the carrier
• Finishing the pulp chamber