It was Coltène/Whaledent in 2004 introduced a flowable, self-curing obturation material for root canals that combines gutta-percha and sealer into one injectable system. Guttaflow contains gutta-percha in particle form combined with a polydimethylsiloxane-based sealer. GuttaFlow is available in a capsule and can be injected directly into the canal. It is used in combination with a master gutta-percha cone and does not require any form of manual compaction for placement. The material is believed to flow into lateral canals and completely fill the space between the root canal wall and the master cone. In addition the manufacturer claims that the material expands 0.2% upon curing.
REF: JOE , 34, 2008
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