The use of gutta-percha as a standard obturation material over more than 100 years has made little changes in the obturation technique. With the advent of bonding and composite resins as a routine restorative material, the concept of bonded obturation has come into picture. The Resilon-Epiphany system has brought about a paradigm shift in the conventional obturation technique. This article explores the possibilities of the material as a replacement for gutta-percha. It also discusses the currently available forms of the material and a clinical case depicting its use.
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