Clinical term

gutta percha

The inert rubber-like material used to fill and seal a root canal after the canal has been cleaned and shaped.

Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026

Where we discuss gutta percha

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Related clinical terms

toothachetooth sensitivitypulpitisdental pulpdental abscesscellulitiscracked toothavulsed toothdental traumaroot canal treatmentroot canal retreatmentpulp capping

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