title: Alternative method for removing gutta-percha from canals.
abstract: A simple method of removing gutta-percha from root canals has been presented. This method is less time consuming, and may reduce some of the complications that result from endodontic retreatment.
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Lu
mesh_terms: D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000601:surgery*; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006801:Humans; D012086:Reoperation; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D006171:Gutta-Percha