Gutta-percha in Dentistry [PDF]
Česká Stomatologie a Praktické Zubní Lékařství, 2011 This review article describes discovery of gutta-percha, its historical uses, its origin, its chemistry, its different phases and properties of gutta-percha in term of using in dentistry. At the end it deals with future of gutta-percha.
J. Kováč, D. Kováč
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Comparing Warm and Cold Gutta-Percha Techniques for Root Canal Filling: An In Vitro Study [PDF]
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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Antibacterial Activity of Endodontic Gutta-Percha—A Systematic Review
Applied Sciences, 2023 Numerous failures in root canal treatment (RCT), attributed to the persistence of adverse microbiota, prompted researchers to develop a biomaterial with effective antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Jakub Kowalski +6 more
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Evaluation of the apical sealing ability of bioRoot RCS with Various Gutta-percha cones using spectrophotometry and scanning electron microscopy: an in vitro study [PDF]
Frontiers in Dental MedicineBackgroundThe success of root canal therapy is highly dependent on achieving a well-sealed canal system to prevent apical microleakage and reinfection.
Vinutha Manjunath +5 more
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Gutta-Percha-based Adhesive for Laminated Wood Production
BioResources, 2014 The characteristics of gutta-percha (i.e., chemical compound and melting and glass transition temperatures) and the performance of laminated wood (i.e., moisture content, density, shear strength, and delamination ratio) prepared from sengon wood ...
Tati Karliati +4 more
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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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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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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 disinfecting solutions on the surface topography of gutta-percha cones: a systematic review of in vitro studies [PDF]
Restorative Dentistry & EndodonticsThe surface integrity of gutta-percha cones is a crucial factor in the success of endodontic procedures. Disinfecting solutions play a pivotal role in sterilizing gutta-percha cones, but their influence on gutta-percha surface topography remains a ...
Lora Mishra +8 more
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