Abstract: A method and system for obturating root canals are disclosed. The system includes filling points which are formed from a thermoplastic material and include an internal heating element axially aligned therein. By inserting the filling point into a prepared root canal and applying a moderate downward pressure thereon with an instrument which is capable of heating the heating element in situ, the thermoplastic material can be softened to effectively seal the main root canal and accessory canals without the need to insert instruments down into the canal system.

Abstract: An artificial tooth implantable in a jaw bone utilizing a tooth root having distal and proximal end portions. The distal end portion of the root extends into the jaw bone and is fixed to the jaw bone. A hollow root extends from the proximal end portion of the root which is accessible from the outer surface of the jaw bone, toward the distal end portion of the root. A post has a first end portion which extends into the hollow of the root and is fixed to the root. A second portion of the post extends outwardly from the hollow and has an outer surface which slopes downwardly toward the first portion of the post. A crown is connected to the second portion of the post.