Research Article
Quality of Root Canals Performed by the Inaugural Class of Dental Students at Libyan International Medical University
Table 2
Criteria for the evaluation of root canal fillings.
| Quality variable | Criteria | Definition |
| Length | Adequate | Filling ends are 0.5 to 2 mm from the radiographic apex | Overfilled | Filling extends beyond the radiographic apex | Underfilled | Filling ends are shorter than 2 mm from the radiographic apex |
| Taper | Adequate | A consistent taper from coronal to apical aspects with good canal shape | Inadequate | Inconsistent taper |
| Density | Adequate | Uniform density without clear presence of voids |
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