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.
Year introduced: 1965
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Tree Number(s): D20.215.721.061, D25.339.859.495, D25.720.327.840.119, J01.637.051.339.859.495
MeSH Unique ID: D006171
Registry Number: 9000-32-2
Entry Terms:
- Gutta Percha
- Guttapercha
- Ultrafil
- Thermafil