The past, present and future of Gutta-percha (literature review) [PDF]
Эндодонтия Today, 2020 Relevance. Gutta-percha has long been successfully used in endodontics for root canal obturation. It is promoted by its biological inertness in relation to oral and dentin liquid, plasticity, possibility of application in cold and in hot technologies of ...
A. V. Blinova, V. A. Rumyantsev
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Thermoplasticity of microseal and TC gutta-percha (Tanaka de Castro) and three gutta-percha cones [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2015 Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the thermoplasticity of materials used in root canal filling. Methods: Specimens with standardized dimensions were fabricated using Tanari, Roeko and Activ Point gutta-percha cones, as well as Microseal and TC ...
Mário Tanomaru-Filho +3 more
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Comparing microleakage in root canals obturated with nanosilver coated gutta-percha to standard gutta-percha by two different methods [PDF]
Iranian Endodontic Journal, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Favorable apical seal of root filling materials is a crucial factor for a successful root canal treatment. The aim of this in vitro study was to compare bacterial and dye microleakage of two root canal filling materials including standard ...
yazdan shantiaee +3 more
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Influence of cyclic heating on physical property and biocompatibility of α- and β-form gutta-percha
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2014 Thermoplasticized techniques with high temperature and repetitive heating in root canal filling may cause degeneration of gutta-percha, producing cytotoxic byproducts and interfering sealing quality.
Ya-An Cheng +4 more
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Thermoplasticity of microseal and TC gutta-percha (Tanaka de Castro) and three gutta-percha cones [PDF]
, 2009 Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the thermoplasticity of materials used in root canal filling. Methods: Specimens with standardized dimensions were fabricated using Tanari, Roeko and Activ Point gutta-percha cones, as well as Microseal and TC ...
Tanomaru-Filho, Mário +3 more
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Analysis of sealing ability of root canal sealers using scanning electronic microscopy technique [PDF]
Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2010 Introduction. An ideal endodontic sealer should adhere firmly both to dentin and to gutta-percha. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the adhesion of the root canal filling to dentin and gutta-percha using scanning electronic microscopy ...
Vujašković Mirjana +1 more
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Saudi Endodontic Journal, 2016 Aim: (1) To evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practices about methods of gutta-percha disinfection by endodontic postgraduate students in India. (2) To check the sterility of two commercially available, freshly, and previously opened gutta-percha box ...
Venugopal Panuganti +5 more
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The Effect of Adding Different Antibiotics on the Resistance against Bacterial Leakage of AH 26 Sealer [PDF]
Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques, 2017 Aim: Most endodontic sealers show antimicrobial activity before setting, but most of them also lose this ability after setting. Addition of an antibiotic may affect the properties of sealers such as sealing ability, setting time, and so on.
Zahed Mohammadi +5 more
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Brazilian Oral Research, 2010 The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of filling in main and lateral root canals performed with the McSpadden technique, regarding the time spent on the procedure and the type of gutta-percha employed.
André Luiz da Costa Michelotto +5 more
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Comparing Warm and Cold Gutta-Percha Techniques for Root Canal Filling: An In Vitro Study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied SciencesBackground: Gutta-percha is commonly used in endodontic therapy for obturating root canals after cleaning and shaping procedures. Warm and cold gutta-percha techniques are two common methods employed for obturation, each with its own advantages and ...
B Swathika +5 more
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