Method of root canal therapy
AssigneeDentsply Research & Development Corp.
InventorsLouis H. Tateosian, James R. Royer, George T. Eden
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Abstract
Endodontic filling systems are provided having improved properties over those known to the prior art. Endodontic points are provided comprising hydrophilic, polymeric compositions. Such points are swellable when placed into a prepared root canal space and provide substantially complete filling of lateral cavity spaces without invasion of the subapicial space. According to a preferred embodiment, such points are used in conjunction with pastes or fluids comprising hydrophilic, polymeric compositions.
Claims23
A method of filling a tooth in root canal therapy comprising:
- removing a substantial portion of the pulp tissue of said tooth to form a space,
- placing into said space an endodontic filling system comprising a solid shaped body swellable when placed into said space comprising a hydrophilic polymeric composition, and
- permanently sealing said space.
A method for filling a prepared root canal of a tooth comprising
- placing into said canal a solid endodontic point swellable when placed into said canal comprising a hydrophilic, polymeric composition, and
- permanently sealing said prepared root canal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.