All of the following may result in under filling of a root canal EXCEPT
## **Core Concept**
The question tests knowledge on the factors influencing the filling of a root canal during endodontic treatment. Underfilling can lead to treatment failure due to the potential for bacterial growth and leakage. Various factors can affect the filling process.
## **Why the Correct Answer is Right**
. (Severe curvature of the canal) might actually make filling more challenging but can be managed with proper technique. However, . (incomplete removal of the coronal interferences) and . (canal transportation) are more directly related to procedural errors that could lead to underfilling. . (working length determination error) directly impacts the fill length. Among these, . is less directly related to underfilling in a way that the others are not options for causing underfilling.
## **Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
* **Option A:** Incomplete removal of the coronal interferences can indeed lead to underfilling as it might obstruct the proper flow of filling material into the canal.
* **Option B:** Canal transportation refers to a procedural error where the canal is enlarged or moved from its original path, potentially leading to underfilling if the filling material does not adapt well to the transported canal.
* **Option C:** Working length determination error, if the working length is shorter than required, it directly results in underfilling.
## **Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
A critical aspect to avoid underfilling is accurate working length determination and ensuring the canal is properly prepared and free of interferences. Clinicians must be meticulous in their technique to prevent such errors.
## **Correct Answer:** .