During root canal treatment, the cavity of the tooth is filled with a sealing paste made of
A
Calcium carbonate
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B
Iodised salt
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C
Gutta percha resin
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D
Pottasium salt
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Solution
The correct option is A Gutta percha resin Palaquim is the genus of a tree. The latex which is obtained from these trees forms the resin known as Gutta percha resin. There is a very strong binding property between the molecules of this resin. This resin is commonly used as a sealing and adhesive agent. The paste of the resin is used for filling the cavity in the tooth during the procedure of root canal treatment.