Chemicals and Drugs

Gutta-Percha

Coagulated exudate isolated from several species of the tropical tree Palaquium (Sapotaceae). It is the trans-isomer of natural rubber and is used as a filling and impression material in dentistry and orthopedics and as an insulator in electronics. It has also been used as a rubber substitute.

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Coagulated exudate isolated from several species of the tropical tree Palaquium (Sapotaceae). It is the trans-isomer of natural rubber and is used as a filling and impression material in dentistry and orthopedics and as an insulator in electronics. It has also been used as a rubber substitute.

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4 entry terms
  • Guttapercha
  • Gutta Percha
  • Thermafil
  • Ultrafil

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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  1. D20.215.721w.061w
  2. D25.339w.859.495w
  3. D25.720w.327w.840w.119w
  4. J01.637.051.339w.859.495w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gutta-Percha. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006171. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006171
  2. Gutta-Percha. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutta-percha
  3. Gutta-Percha. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q423261