FKG Gutta-percha & Paper Points
TotalFill® BC Pellets, TotalFill®, TotalFill® BC, TotalFill® BC 150, TotalFill®
ESR BC, and TotalFill® ES-SF BC Gutta Percha are non-resorbable,
biocompatible root canal filler used to fill the root canal of a tooth after
cleaning and shaping. TotalFill® Gutta Percha and Paper Points contain
absorbent paper points used to dry the root canal before using the gutta
percha.
Contraindications:
There is a potential for patients sensitive to latex to have an
allergic reaction to Gutta Percha.
Use a rubber dam to avoid accidental swallowing or aspiration of
Gutta Percha which contains barium sulfate and zinc oxide and
could cause side effects in patients.
Do not use Paper Points on patients that may be sensitive to any
of its components.
The following steps summarize this obturation technique:
1. Select the paper point that best matches the last instrument used to
shape the canal.
2. Dry the canal by gently inserting paper points to the final working length
(apex).
3. Deliver a thin layer of sealer into the canal using any delivery method.
a. Instruments used to deliver the sealer include small hand files,
paste fillers, gutta percha points and paper points.
b. The gutta percha cone itself can also be coated and inserted into
the canal for delivery of the sealer.
Note: The layer of sealer should be thin. The goal is to take up as much
space in the canal with the dimensionally stable/inert gutta percha and leave
only a thin layer of sealer. Sealers typically shrink due to the setting reaction.
The most desirable sealer is one that does not shrink.
4. Select the gutta percha that best matches the last instrument used to
shape the canal. Slowly insert the gutta percha point to the final
working length.
5. Always attempt to insert accessory cones into the canal alongside the
master gutta percha cone.
6. Sear off the gutta percha at the orifice and vertically compact as
desired.
7. Cap the canal with a restorative material and complete the restoration
so your coronal seal is not compromised.
