Dentsply ISO Color-Coded 6% Gutta Percha Points - 15 Pack of 60

Dentsply ISO Color-Coded 6% Gutta Percha Points are designed for endodontic obturation, offering dental professionals a meticulous solution for sealing root canals. Adhering to ISO standards, these gutta-percha points feature a 6% taper, ensuring optimal adaptation for successful and enduring obturation procedures.

Composed of synthetic gutta-percha, zinc oxide, pigment, stearic acid USP, thiophenol, barium sulfate, paraffin, zinc stearate, and PEG 400, these points are biocompatible and dimensionally stable. Their ISO color-coded design facilitates accurate size identification, streamlining workflow efficiency during endodontic procedures.

These gutta-percha points are non-sterile and require disinfection prior to use, typically involving immersion in 5.25% NaOCl for 1 to 5 minutes at ambient temperature. They are classified as a Class IIa medical device under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 and are intended for use by qualified dental professionals in a clinical or hospital environment.

Prepare the root canal:
Clean and shape the root canal using standard endodontic techniques.
Remove the smear layer if desired, as gutta-percha can penetrate dentinal tubules better without it.
Soften the gutta-percha:
Use a heat source to warm the gutta-percha. Electrically heated spreaders or specially designed heat carriers are recommended for this purpose.
Ensure that the instruments are only gently warmed to avoid melting the gutta-percha.
Lateral compaction:
Select a gutta-percha cone of appropriate size and taper.
Fit the cone into the canal carefully, ensuring a snug fit.
Use the sharp tip of the heat carrier instrument to laterally compact the softened gutta-percha against the canal walls.
Apply gentle pressure and work the instrument back and forth to achieve compaction.
Repeat this process with additional gutta-percha cones as necessary, gradually building up the root filling.
Vertical compaction (optional):
If desired, use the blunt plugger tip of the heat carrier instrument for limited vertical compaction of the softened gutta-percha in the apical portion of the canal.
Apply a continuous wave of heat to soften and down pack a gutta-percha cone, achieving a well-compacted obturation in the apical area.
Additional increments of gutta-percha can be added if needed to fill the remaining portion of the canal.
Complete the obturation:
Once the desired level of gutta-percha compaction is achieved, remove any excess gutta-percha.
Clean the canal of any solvents or debris.
Apply a root canal sealer of your choice.
Fill the canal completely with a sealer using a suitable technique (e.g., cold lateral compaction, warm vertical compaction, or other preferred method).
Ensure proper adaptation of the sealer and gutta-percha to the canal walls.