Endodontic intracanal lubricants help remove calcifications and the smear layer as well as lubricate the canal for competent instrumentation. Many are formulated with EDTA, and their liquid nature allows access to narrow apical areas, making them easier to remove than gels or creams. These lubricants are used with a surfactant to loosen up calcifications inside the root canal and facilitate canal shaping for obturation. Endodontic intracanal lubricants come in a variety of packaging options, including jar and pipettes, syringes and prepackaged single-use options. Choose a product that facilitates ease of use and comes recommended by other dentists.
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| Company | Ultradent Products, Inc. | Dentsply Sirona Endodontics | Roydent | DiaDent Group International | Essential Dental Systems, Inc. |
| Item | Citric Acid 20% Solution | BioPure MTAD Root Canal Cleanser | Canal Lubricant | Dia-Prep Plus Intracanal Lubricant | EDTA Plus Intracanal Lubricant |
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| Description | Ultradent Citric Acid is a mild acidic material that is effective at dissolving/cleaning calcium hydroxide, e.g., UltraCal XS. It is also recommended | It removes smear layer from the coronal third to the apical third, effectively clearing the way for its antibacterial action. In addition, BioPure | Chelates root canal walls and aids in enlarging canal. Assists in instrument by lubricating the canal | Used in conjunction with sodium hypochlorite, Dia-Prep Plus assists with debridement in the root canal, dissolution of pulp remnants, and removal of | EDTA Plus With Surfactant enhances the irrigation process. It removes the smear layer and allows penetration into the dentin tubules, includes a |
| Quantity | 1 Indispense Syringe (30 mL) | 2 Single-Canal Bottles (Powder)
12 Single-Canal Syringes
6 Multi-Canal Bottles (Powder)
6 Multi-Canal Syringes
24 Empty 5 mL Syringes
36 ProRinse Endo Irrigation Needles
1 Instructional DVD
1 Technique Card
1 Directions for Use
1 SDS | 20 - 2.5 mL Pipettes
150 - 2.5 mL Pipettes | 2 - 6 g Dia-Prep Plus Syringes
20 Disposable Tips | 2 ounces Bottle |
| EDTA | Not Available | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other Composition | Not Available | MTAD | Not Available | Urea Peroxide
Propylene Glycol
Polyethylene Glycol | Not Available |
| Packaging | Not Available | Syrings
Powder Bottle | Pipettes | Syringes With Disposable Tips | Bottle |
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