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Gutta-Percha (Guttapercha) Summary

Description: 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.

Also Known As: Guttapercha; Thermofil; Ultrafil; Gutta Percha; Gutta-percha

Networked: 124 relevant articles (5 outcomes, 23 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Gutta-Percha is Relevant

  1. Smear Layer : 4 outcomes 12 studies in 45 results
  2. Periapical Periodontitis (Apical Periodontitis) : 1 outcome 1 study in 9 results
  3. Nonvital Tooth (Endodontically-Treated Teeth) : 8 studies in 17 results
  4. Infection : 1 study in 4 results
  5. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) : 1 study in 1 result
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Drugs Related to Gutta-Percha

  1. Edetic Acid (EDTA)
  2. epoxy resin AH-26
  3. AH Plus
  4. Zinc Oxide
  5. Ketac Endo
  6. tubliseal
  7. calcium silicate (Wollastonite)
  8. Eugenol
  9. Roth's 811 sealer
  10. hydroxide ion
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Therapies Related to Gutta-Percha

  1. Root Canal Obturation
  2. Retreatment
  3. Root Canal Preparation
  4. Surgical Instruments (Clip)
  5. Splints
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