The natural rubber material used to obturate the pulpal canal after treatment is completed is called:

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Gutta-percha is the natural rubber material used to obturate the pulpal canal after root canal treatment. It is commonly used because it can be easily manipulated to fill the canal space and provides a good seal. Hydrogen peroxide is a disinfectant solution used during root canal treatment to kill bacteria, but it is not used to obturate the canal. Glass ionomer is a dental material used for restorations and cements, but not for obturation of pulpal canals. Therefore, the correct answer is A) gutta-percha.

The Natural Rubber Material Used to Obturate the Pulpal Canal