title: The sterilization of gutta-percha points.
abstract: The traditional methods employed for the sterilization of gutta-percha points are unsatisfactory. The use of propylene oxide for this purpose is described and experimental evidence is advanced to support this use.
mesh_terms: D001412:Bacillus subtilis / Q000187:drug effects; D003016:Clostridium perfringens / Q000187:drug effects; D004340:Drug Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004852:Epoxy Compounds; D004988:Ethers, Cyclic; D001411:Geobacillus stearothermophilus / Q000187:drug effects; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006358:Hot Temperature; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000187:drug effects; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000187:drug effects; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004852:Epoxy Compounds; D004988:Ethers, Cyclic; D006171:Gutta-Percha; C009068:propylene oxide