Sealer and gutta-percha in one root canal filling material
GuttaFlow 2 is a novel filling system for root canals that combines two products in one; sealer and gutta-percha in powder form with a particle size of less than 30µm.
SBS / MPa *
1.20 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 0
GuttaFlow® 2
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Product B
* Source: Internal measurements
GuttaFlow 2 is thixotropic, the viscosity diminishes under pressure, and therefore it flows into the smallest canals during placement of master point and optional auxiliary points. This feature allows for a three- dimensional obturation without condensation. Excellent flow properties GuttaFlow 2 is the first flowable, non-heated gutta-percha that does not shrink but expands slightly by 0.2%. Furthermore, GuttaFlow 2 has a very good adhesion to Gutta-percha points and dentin walls. This combination of expansion and adhesion creates an excellent seal. Tight seal due to expansion and adhesion
GuttaFlow® shows an excellent fit to dentin and gutta-percha. Dentin GuttaFlow ® Gutta-percha point
Dentin tubules filled with GuttaFlow. Dentin had been removed with acid.
Through contact with body fluids, materials may dissolve over the years, creating space for bacterial colonization. Most standard root canal sealer materials are soluble to a varying degree. The solubility of GuttaFlow 2 is virtually zero. Tests according to ISO 6876:2001 show a solubility of 0.0%. This results in a dimensionally stable and impervious root canal filling. Solubility of 0.0% *
* acc. to ISO 6876:2001 Dental root canal sealing materials Source: NIOM Norwegian Institute for Dental Material Testing
Biocompatible
Since endodontic filling materials remain in the body for many years, it is particularly important that there is no adverse effect on the surrounding tissue. Conventional materials demonstrate toxic characteristics ranging from “nontoxic mildly” to “severely toxic.” Clinical studies show GuttaFlow to be biocompatible.
Photo: Prof. Gianluca Gambarini, University of Rome, Italy.
Optimum protection
GuttaFlow 2 contains micro-silver that provides optimum protection against re-infection of the root canal. The chemical form and concentration of the silver does not lead to any corrosion or discoloration of GuttaFlow 2 under clinical conditions.
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