ENDODONTIC SOLUTIONS
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Ready to try an improved calcium hydroxide medicament paste for endodontics? CALMIX is an endodontic medicament that has a unique composition, ( a first for dentistry ), which is optimised for: •
Higher pH values than can be achieved in aqueous solutions. (CALMIX™ recorded ≥pH14) 1,2.
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Greater effectiveness against fungi than all other calcium hydroxide pastes. 3
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Broad spectrum effectiveness against highly resistant bacterial species, penetration of biofilms and inhibition of endotoxins. 3,4 ,6
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Release of hydroxide and calcium ions enhanced by a unique, patent-protected solvent. 5
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Excellent biocompatibility for soft tissues – independently Australian lab-tested.
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Optimised viscosity for direct delivery into apical root canal system through ultrafine tips.
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Non-staining formula using zirconium dioxide.
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Enhanced radiopacity for detection on radiographs.
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Improved removability by irrigation – methylcellulose free. 7
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Improved shelf life and won’t dry out – water-free.
History Traditional calcium hydroxide pastes for endodontics date back to the 1920s. These use water as the solvent, to which is added a thickener such as carboxy methylcellulose, and a radiopaque agent. Unfortunately, the low solubility of calcium hydroxide in water limits the maximum pH to 12.7, which further restricts the total release of hydroxyl ions that are responsible for the antimicrobial actions.1,2 Additionally, buffering of the pH by dentine greatly reduces the concentration of hydroxyl ions2,4 and compromises the overall effectiveness as an antimicrobial agent against bacterial species which can survive at highly alkaline pH conditions – up to pH 11.5.6,8
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