Question 314 · LDEK · Root canal obturation

How deep should the spreader be inserted during root canal obturation with the cold lateral compaction technique of GP?

  1. A. at the beginning of the procedure to the Working Length (WL).
  2. B. at the beginning of the procedure within 0.5 mm of the WL.
  3. C. at the beginning of the procedure within 1 mm of the WL.
  4. D. every time during the procedure within 1 mm of the WL.
  5. E. every time during the procedure within 2 mm of the WL.
Hint

The first spreader insertion must compact the master cone apically without pushing it out or overloading the root.

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