GENERIC TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE PLUGS - AN ADJUNCT IN ENDODONTICS

Unusual endodontic situations may necessitate an immediate plug inside the tooth in order to dry the canal system and provide resistance to condensation. Generic tricalcium phosphate is a powder that when hydrated handles like silver amalgam and is condensable into a hard plug deep inside the tooth. It is fast, relatively technique insensitive, comfortable postoperatively, biocompatible, inexpensive, and readily available. A practical technique is presented and two case reports illustrate its use as an apical plug and a furcation perforation plug.