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BACKGROUND
Immunological cross-reactivity between gutta-percha and natural rubber latex, or NRL, has not been demonstrated clearly despite recent concerns and several suspected cases reported in the literature.
METHODS
The authors analyzed aqueous extracts of commercial gutta-percha points and raw
High concentrations of organic solvents have adverse effects on the health of professional workers. In endodontics, halothane, chloroform and xylene are used to dissolve gutta-percha from root canals. It is therefore questioned whether the use of these solvents could affect the health of patients or
Gutta-percha and gutta-balata are derived from the Paliquium gutta and Mimusops globsa trees, respectively, that are in the same botanical family as the rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis. For this reason the potential for immunological cross-reactivity between the gutta-percha and gutta-balata used in
This case report documents the treatment of an endodontic patient who experienced a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to latex. The dental, medical, and environmental aspects of treating latex allergic patients are reviewed. Because gutta-percha and latex rubber are similar compounds, the possible
Many studies have been made of pulpal reactions to pulp protection (lining) materials have always employed a smear layer between the dentin wall and the lining materials. In this study, the author has attempted to evaluate pulpal response without a smear layer and compared effects of pulp protection
BACKGROUND
This study surveyed the antibiotic prescribing practices of endodontists, and data were compared with previous surveys conducted in 1994 and 1999.
METHODS
A 17-question survey was sent via www.surveymonkey.com to 3000 active members of the American Association of Endodontists for