Gutta-Percha (Guttapercha)

Coagulated exudate isolated from several species of the tropical tree Palaquium (Sapotaceae). It is the trans-isomer of natural rubber and is used as a filling and impression material in dentistry and orthopedics and as an insulator in electronics. It has also been used as a rubber substitute.

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Networked: 124 relevant articles (5 outcomes, 23 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Gogos, Christos: 3 articles (06/2009 - 06/2004)
2.	Trope, Martin: 3 articles (06/2006 - 05/2004)
3.	Gomes, Brenda Paula Figueiredo de Almeida: 2 articles (06/2014 - 10/2005)
4.	Qualtrough, Alison J E: 2 articles (02/2014 - 07/2013)
5.	Watts, David C: 2 articles (02/2014 - 07/2013)
6.	Shokouhinejad, Noushin: 2 articles (12/2013 - 07/2010)
7.	Ferrari, Marco: 2 articles (06/2008 - 03/2004)
8.	Shipper, Guy: 2 articles (06/2006 - 02/2005)
9.	Zhu, Ya-qin: 2 articles (12/2005 - 12/2005)
10.	Teixeira, Fabricio B: 2 articles (02/2005 - 05/2004)

Related Diseases

1.	Smear Layer 07/01/2014 - "The thermafil systems have a very good quality of compression and fluency that permit to gain a good seal of endodontic space; furthermore it allows the penetration of gutta-percha with the formation of numerous of gutta-percha tags inside the dentinal tubules above all when smear layer is reduced or eliminated." 06/01/2008 - "Scanning electron microscopy showed that all the post-space treatments tested were effective in removal of the smear layer of debris, or sealer/gutta-percha remnants, on the root canal. " 11/01/1993 - "In the absence of smear layer, the adaptation of gutta-percha was improved in all groups. " 06/01/2009 - "The aim of this study was to compare the apical leakage of roots obturated with gutta-percha using either an epoxy resin sealer (AH26) or a dual cure dentin binding agent (Excite DSC) as sealer in the presence or absence of smear layer with fluid filtration method. " 05/01/2009 - "Smear layer removal under the conditions tested in this study did not affect the obturation of root canal ramifications when lateral condensation of gutta-percha was the technique used for root canal filling."
2.	Periapical Periodontitis (Apical Periodontitis) 02/01/2008 - "To study the relation on overfilling with gutta-percha point or paste and acute periapical periodontitis. " 10/01/2008 - "But the 0.06 tapered gutta-percha group showed more quickly healing trend on apical periodontitis. " 02/01/2008 - "Collected sixty cases of acute periapical periodontitis which had been filled with gutta-percha point and paste within 1 week, and took dental radiographs. " 06/01/2006 - "The substantial reduction in apical periodontitis by the use of coronal plug underscores the clinical importance of providing an additional barrier to coronal leakage in comparison to that provided by gutta-percha and sealer alone." 12/01/2004 - "The participation of bacterial biofilms in the over-filled gutta-percha points associated with refractory periapical periodontitis has recently been reported. "
3.	Nonvital Tooth (Endodontically-Treated Teeth) 03/01/2015 - "Present study evaluated the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth filled with Gutta percha and a new resin based obturating material (Resilon). " 01/01/2015 - "In the present study 90 freshly extracted single-rooted human mandibular premolar teeth endodontically treated, were cut at the cemento-enamel junction, and were randomly divided into three groups of 30 each as teeth of Group A (Control) received no obturation, Group B teeth were obturated using Gutta-percha/AH26, and Group C teeth were obturated using Resilon/Epiphany obturating kit. " 01/01/2015 - "Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth Filled with Gutta-Percha and Resilon Obturating Material: An In Vitro Study." 01/01/2014 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth filled with gutta percha and Resilon using lateral and vertical condensation methods. " 04/01/2010 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth filled with gutta percha and Resilon. "
4.	Infection 11/01/1977 - "The presence of bacteria on cavity walls was assessed histologically following experimental infection by inserting soft carious human dentin or guttapercha temporary filings in 40 monkey teeth. " 07/01/2010 - "Possibilities of gutta-percha-centered infection in endodontically treated teeth: an in vitro study." 05/01/2008 - "This section will present the topical areas of microorganisms involved in primary infection; microorganisms involved with failing endodontics, culturing, bacteremia, and endodontics; leaving teeth open; antibiotics; actinomycosis; sterilization of instruments and sterilization of gutta-percha, microorganisms in periradicular lesions; biofilms; and fungi, viruses, and prions." 07/01/2000 - "Gutta-percha points containing calcium hydroxide, zinc oxide (ZnO), a mixture of ZnO and chlorhexidine (ZnO/CHX), iodine-polyvinylpyrrolidone (ZnO/J-PVP), or a mixture of CHX and J-PVP and ZnO (ZnO/CHX/J-PVP) were tested for their ability to inhibit growth of pure cultures of bacterial species commonly involved in endodontic infections (Peptostreptococcus micros, Streptococcus intermedius, Enterococcus faecalis, and Porphyromonas gingivalis). "
5.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) 05/01/1998 - "The purposes of this study were to determine the cytocompatibility of four endodontic sealers and gutta-percha using various extracts and to compare the cellular injuries resulting from these materials in permanent 3T3 monolayers and primary human periodontal ligament fibroblasts. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Edetic Acid (EDTA)
2.	epoxy resin AH-26
3.	AH Plus
4.	Zinc Oxide
5.	Ketac Endo
6.	tubliseal
7.	calcium silicate (Wollastonite)
8.	Eugenol
9.	Roth's 811 sealer
10.	hydroxide ion

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Root Canal Obturation
2.	Retreatment
3.	Root Canal Preparation
4.	Surgical Instruments (Clip)
5.	Splints