title: Warm vertical gutta-percha obturation: a technique update.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Advanced Clinical Program in Endodontics, Naval Dental Center, San Diego, CA.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Jerome
mesh_terms: D006171:Gutta-Percha; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D006171:Gutta-Percha