title: Injectable thermoplasticized gutta-percha systems.
abstract: Successful obturation of the opened root canal is fundamental to the success of endodontic therapy. This article discusses current injection techniques for obturating root canals using two modern gutta-percha delivery systems. The technique involves delivery, compacting, and sealing the root canal utilizing thermoplasticized gutta-percha and sealer. These systems stress the importance of proper canal preparation prior to obturation and have proven to be advantageous in a variety of clinical scenarios. Using either system, the gutta-percha should be properly heated prior to injection, and the clinician should maintain control when delivering and compacting the gutta-percha.
authors.affiliation: University of Washington School of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Box 357448, Seattle, WA 98195-7448, USA. gg3@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Glickman
mesh_terms: D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D004867:Equipment Design; D006171:Gutta-Percha / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008153:Lubrication; D009339:Needles; D012212:Rheology; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012389:Root Canal Obturation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors; D014783:Viscosity
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D006171:Gutta-Percha