Comparison Table for Endodontic Medicaments
| Item | Brand | Description | Package Size | Main Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC-Prep® | Chemo-Mechanical Preparation of Root Canals – Jar | Jar | Lubricates canals, removes calcifications |
| 2 | Sodium Hypochlorite 6% Solution | Vista Dental | 6% Solution, 16 oz Bottle | Irrigation, debridement, disinfection of root canals |
| 3 | Vitapex® Calcium Hydroxide Paste with Iodoform | Regular Kit, 2.0 g | Regular Kit, 2.0 g | Temporary or permanent root canal filling material |
| 4 | EDTA 17% Aqueous Solution | Vista Dental Products | 17% Aqueous Solution | Endodontic irrigation, removal of smear layer and dentin mud |
| 5 | Formo-Cresol | Cresol Master-Dent® | 1 oz Bottle | Treatment of putrescent or necrotic pulps |
| 6 | Patterson® EDTA Solution, 17% | Patterson Dental Supply | 17% EDTA Solution | Aid in root canal instrumentation |
| 7 | Endo-Cleanse – 17% EDTA Solution | Roydent Dental | 17% EDTA Solution, 1/Pkg | Softening and instrumentation of canal walls |
| 8 | Multi-Cal™ Calcium Hydroxide Preparation Kit | Multi-Cal™ | N/A | Temporary and intermediate root canal therapy, direct pulp capping, dentin bridge formation |
| 9 | Vista-Cal™ – Visco-Tips™ | Vista Dental Products | 50/Pkg | Improves flowability of viscous materials, delivers calcium hydroxide with precision |
| 10 | Glyde™ File Prep Root Canal Conditioner | Syringe Kit | Syringe Kit | Softens calcification, aids in cleansing root canal system |
1. RC-Prep® Chemo-Mechanical Preparation of Root Canals – Jar
RC-Prep® is a chemo-mechanical preparation for root canals that uses a unique formation of glycol, urea peroxide and EDTA in a special water soluble base to help remove calcifications and lubricate canals to permit more efficient instrumentation. Allows reamers and files to move easily without binding. RC-Prep is also excellent for use with apex locators as it permits consistently reliable readings.
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2. Sodium Hypochlorite 6% Solution – 16 oz Bottle
Aqueous, 6% sodium hypochlorite solution from Vista Dental is used for irrigation, debridement and disinfection of root canals during and after instrumentation.
Concentration: 6% Solution
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 16 oz Bottle
3. Vitapex® Calcium Hydroxide Paste with Iodoform
Vitapex® is a premixed calcium hydroxide paste containing iodoform used as a temporary or permanent root canal filling material after pulpectomy. This paste is packaged in a convenient syringe to eliminate messy mixing.
- Quick and simple application
- Excellent accessibility to apex, plunger type placement
- Radiopacity
- Excellent antibacterial and bacteriostatic properties
- Promotes apexification and apexogenesis
4. EDTA 17% Aqueous Solution – Vista Dental Products
EDTA is a 17% aqueous solution used for endodontic irrigation, removal of the smear layer and dentin mud from root canals.
- Prepares dentin wall for better adhesion of filling materials
- Ideal pH for optimized chelation
- Opens dentin tubules
- Enhances cleansing
5. Formo-Cresol – 1 oz Bottle
Cresol Master-Dent® Formo-Cresol’ primary use is for the treatment of putrescent or necrotic pulps.
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Size: 1 oz
Type: Bottle
6. Patterson® EDTA Solution, 17% – Patterson Dental Supply
Patterson® EDTA Solution is used as an aid in root canal instrumentation.
- 17% EDTA
- Neutral pH
- Available in bottle or unit dose packaging
- Excellent for final rinse
7. Endo-Cleanse – 17% EDTA Solution – Roydent Dental
Endo-Cleanse 17% EDTA Solution is a chelating agent that assists in softening and instrumentation of canal walls.
- For irrigation during endodontic therapy
- Neutral pH
- Excellent for final rinse
8. Multi-Cal™ Calcium Hydroxide Preparation Kit
Multi-Cal™ is a smooth, creamy calcium hydroxide preparation recommended for all clinical applications where calcium hydroxide is indicated. Multi-Cal is bactericidal, bacteriostatic, radiopaque and has a pH greater than 12.
Indications include:
- Temporary and intermediate root canal therapy
- Direct pulp capping, pulpal curettage, pulpotomy
- Dentin bridge formation
- Cavity lining and indirect pulp capping
9. Vista-Cal™ – Visco-Tips™
Visco-Tip™ from Vista Dental Products
- Improves flowability of viscous materials
- Bendable, flexible tip
- Delivers calcium hydroxide with precision and ease
- Features new Secure-Lock™ hub design
10. Glyde™ File Prep Root Canal Conditioner – Syringe Kit
Glyde File Prep Root Canal Conditioner is a chelating agent and lubricant used to soften calcification and aid in cleansing the root canal system.
- 10% carbamide peroxide, 15% EDTA
- In conjunction with NaOCl, its effervescing action lifts dentinal shavings and debris for efficient removal
- Disposable tip eliminates the possibility of cross contamination by dispensing a clean, single dose
- Smooth, gel-like consistency clings to files, making precise placement in the canal easy
