Obturation

Obturation is the closing of the lumen of the body's natural canal by connective tissue or a dense scar. The word comes from the Latin "obturare", which translates as "sealing".

The method is widely used in medicine and dentistry due to its effectiveness and simple procedure. Incorrect judgment about obturation in people without medical education leads to the fact that some believe that such filling is a non-sterile procedure.

Obturation includes the following methods of closing dental canals: injection