Biomaterial Database

Warm vertical gutta-percha obturation: a technique update. 1994

C E Jerome

Advanced Clinical Program in Endodontics, Naval Dental Center, San Diego, CA.

An updated version of the vertical warm gutta-percha obturation technique is presented. Recent research suggests that the physical properties of gutta-percha may be altered by using heat carriers that are too hot or by overheating gutta-percha in a flame. The technique proposes a simple method of thermoplasticizing and delivering gutta-percha without overheating it.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D006171	Gutta-Percha	Coagulated exudate isolated from several species of the tropical tree Palaquium (Sapotaceae). It is the trans-isomer of natural rubber and is used as a filling and impression material in dentistry and orthopedics and as an insulator in electronics. It has also been used as a rubber substitute.	Thermafil,Guttapercha,Ultrafil,Gutta Percha
D006358	Hot Temperature	Presence of warmth or heat or a temperature notably higher than an accustomed norm.	Heat,Hot Temperatures,Temperature, Hot,Temperatures, Hot
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012389	Root Canal Obturation	Phase of endodontic treatment in which a root canal system that has been cleaned is filled through use of special materials and techniques in order to prevent reinfection.	Endodontic Obturation,Canal Obturation, Root,Canal Obturations, Root,Endodontic Obturations,Obturation, Endodontic,Obturation, Root Canal,Obturations, Endodontic,Obturations, Root Canal,Root Canal Obturations