Historical Perspectives on Core-Carrier Gutta-Percha Obturation

• James L. Gutmann ^[1]
  1. [1] University Baylor College of Dentistry,Dallas, Texas
• Localización: Journal of the history of dentistry: Official publication of the American Academy of the History of Dentistry, ISSN 1089-6287, Vol. 64, Nº. 1, 2016, págs. 22-25
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Dr. William Ben Johson introduced the contemporany use of core-carrier technology for root canal obturation in the late I970s. This technology has undergone múltiple enhancements since its commercial introduction in the early I990s and has provided a unique clinical treatment régimen for clinicians globally. However, the very roots and evolution of this technique can be traced to the late I800s, exhibiting a tortuous and fragmented history until Dr. Johnson's creativity and Ímpetus brought it to the forefront of root canal obturation techniques. Dr. Johnson received the Inventor of the Year award in Okiahoma for these innovative accomplishments.