- Size #40 (comparable to ProTaper® F4) thermal obturator in the Pac-Taper™ GPC series, featuring a Gutta-Percha Core Carrier, providing a "total gutta-percha" solution for large-diameter root canals
Uses
- Large Canal Obturation:
- Specifically designed for filling wide root canals, such as those in maxillary centrals or large distal/palatal canals of molars, prepared to an A4/F4 size
- Post-Operative Post Placement:
- Ideal for cases requiring a post, as the entire filling consists of gutta-percha that is easily drilled out
- Three-Dimensional Sealing:
- Used to ensure a dense, hydraulic seal of the apical third and lateral canals in wide preparations
Features
- Gutta-Percha Core (GPC):
- The internal carrier is made of vulcanized compounding gutta-percha, offering rigidity for placement without the use of a plastic stem
- Alpha-Phase Gutta-Percha Coating:
- The exterior is coated in flowable gutta-percha that softens in an oven to fill complex canal irregularities
- Built-in Depth Markers:
- Includes calibration rings and a rubber stopper to help the clinician seat the obturator to the exact working length
- High Radiopacity:
- Formulated for excellent visibility on radiographs, allowing for easy inspection of the fill density
- Included Verifier:
- Refill packs typically include a size-matched #40 verifier to ensure the canal prep is ready for the obturator
Benefits
- Easy Post-Space Prep:
- Because there is no plastic core, clinicians can create post-space using a drill or heat with the same ease as a traditional master cone
- Simplified Retreatment:
- If a secondary treatment is ever required, the entire obturator can be removed quickly using standard endodontic solvents and files
- Superior 3D Fill:
- The hydraulic pressure generated by the carrier forces warm gutta-percha into areas that traditional cold lateral condensation often misses
- Universal Compatibility:
- Can be used with most popular dental obturator ovens, making it easy to integrate into your existing clinical workflow
