Generic tricalcium phosphate plugs: an adjunct in endodontics.
Unusual endodontic situations may necessitate an immediate plug inside the tooth in order to dry the canal system and provide resistance to condensation. Generic tricalcium phosphate is a powder that when hydrated handles like silver amalgam and is condensable into a hard plug deep inside the tooth. It is fast, relatively technique insensitive, comfortable postoperatively, biocompatible, inexpensive, and readily available. A practical technique is presented and two case reports illustrate its use as an apical plug and a furcation perforation plug.
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D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002130:Calcium Phosphates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000379:methods*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002130:Calcium Phosphates; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; C485828:alpha-tricalcium phosphate; C485830:tetracalcium phosphate; C485838:calcium phosphate, monobasic, anhydrous; C020243:calcium phosphate; C485829:calcium phosphate, dibasic, anhydrous