Abstract: An apparatus for use in obturating a root canal including a first member having a frame, a heatable probe mounted to the frame to project outward from the frame and adapted for insertion into or into proximity of the root canal, and one or more pressure sensors for detecting application of external pressure on the first member. Each pressure sensor is coupled to the heating probe such that the heating probe is heated upon the application of pressure on the first member. A second member covers the heating probe and is attachable to the first member in a position in which it covers the heating probe and movable from that position to expose the heating probe. Another apparatus for use in obturating root canals includes a cylindrical housing having an inwardly depressible region, a heatable probe adapted for insertion into or into proximity of the root canal, and a cradle having a seat in which the heating probe is received.

Abstract: An apparatus for obturating a root canal including a first member having a frame and a heatable probe mounted to the frame to project outward from the frame and adapted for insertion into proximity of the root canal, and a second member for covering the heating probe. The second member is attachable to the first member in a position in which the second member covers the heating probe and is also movable from the position to expose the heating probe. A heating element may be arranged in connection with the frame for heating the heating probe and also, a battery may be arranged in the first member for providing power to the heating element. Preferably, a manual switch is provided to control the heating element and enable regulation of the temperature of the heating probe.