Gutta Percha

Gutta Percha as an Occlusive Filling Material

Gutta percha is the self-drying, milky sap of the gutta percha tree, which mostly grows on the Malaysian peninsula, as well as Java, Sumatra and Borneo. The material is similar to natural rubber, yet it has a much lower molar mass. The advantage of gutta percha lies in the fact that it is relatively hard at room temperature, but becomes soft and kneadable at around 50°C. This makes it beneficial for use in dentistry.

Gutta percha is, therefore, used as a provisional filling material or as a temporary occlusive material for an inlay or only. The recipe of Hoffmann´s Gutta Percha, for example, is antibacterial, elastic and easy to place in the cavity, thanks to the addition of zinc-oxide and beeswax. As needed, this occlusive material can be removed without drilling. Based on the easy removability, gutta percha can also be used to seal implant screws.

Buy Gutta-Percha at Competitive Prices

Gutta-percha points offer excellent tissue compatibility and reliable sealing properties while being very easy to handle in clinical practice. Also available in our shop is the root canal filling material Proxi Apex, designed for manual mixing and based on zinc oxide–eugenol.

Gutta-percha points are available at Praxisdienst in colour-coded sizes or as a combination box with a sliding lid. We also offer a wide selection of matching root filling materials and modern MTA cements for dental practices.

You can conveniently order gutta-percha and gutta-percha points online at competitive prices, such as Hoffmann’s Gutta-Percha by Hoffmann Dental — a temporary filling material with beeswax and zinc oxide. It is antibacterial and particularly elastic.

Many other products for dental practices and dental technicians, as well as dental treatment accessories (such as impression trays or disinfectants), are available directly from Praxisdienst. If you have any questions or require advice, feel free to get in touch via phone, email or live chat.