On Gutta Percha Points?

The go-to endodontic obturation material for many years, gutta percha points are used to fill canals following shaping and cleaning during root canal treatments. Produced from the coagulated latex of trees native to Malaysia, gutta percha is a natural material that is heated and then compressed into the canal.

What are gutta percha points made of?

Gutta-percha endodontic filling points were found to contain approximately 20% gutta-percha (matrix), 66% zinc oxide (filler), 11% heavy metal sulfates (radiopacifier), and 3% waxes and/or resins (plasticizer).

What is the use of gutta percha?

Gutta percha is the substance that is used to fill the tooth to prevent reinfection. Gutta percha is a thermoplastic filling that is heated and then pressed into the tooth canals. It is derived from a Malaysian plant and used as a permanent filling for your tooth.