Gorlin-Goltz syndrome is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder characterized by the presence of multiple odontogenic keratocysts along with various cutaneous, dental, osseous, ophthalmic, neurological, and sex organ abnormalities. Early diagnosis is essential as it may progress to aggressive basal cell carcinomas and neoplasias. Gorlin-Goltz syndrome has rarely been reported from India. We report here one such patient, diagnosed at a rural hospital.

In pulpally involved primary teeth, pulp therapy is necessary to preserve the primary teeth leaving the permanent tooth bud undisturbed. And for the successful pulp therapy, ideal obturating material that suit the specific properties of the teeth are necessary. Thus, a pediatric dentist should have a thorough knowledge about the various obturating materials so that the integrity of the dental arch can be maintained. Hence, this article aims to review the various obturating materials with their modifications as well as their advantages and disadvantages.