Chlorex Gel – 2% Chlorhexidine Antimicrobial Endodontic Gel

Chlorex Gel, featuring 2% chlorhexidine digluconate, stands as a cornerstone in endodontic treatment, meticulously designed to disinfect the intricate root canal system effectively. This potent antimicrobial gel targets bacteria and other microorganisms with precision, curbing the risk of reinfection and bolstering treatment success. Notably, its selective action zeroes in on microbes responsible for pulpal and periapical diseases, ensuring comprehensive disinfection and optimal treatment outcomes. What sets Chlorex Gel apart is its exceptional attributes. It boasts lower toxicity compared to alternative antimicrobial agents, prioritizing patient safety without compromising efficacy. Moreover, its antimicrobial prowess endures over time, providing prolonged protection against microbial pathogens. The gel’s formulation minimizes tissue dissolution, mitigating the potential for damage to surrounding tissues, thus elevating the standard of care in endodontics.

Specification:

• Composition: 2% chlorhexidine digluconate, gel base, distilled water
• Indications: Disinfection of root canals, removal of microorganisms and endotoxins, intracanal medicament for preventing recontamination, suitable for cases of open apex, root resorption, foramen enlargement, root perforation
• Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine or its components, should not be mixed with NaOCl or EDTA

Features:

• Broad-spectrum Antimicrobial: Targets a wide range of microorganisms causing pulpal and periapical diseases.
• Bactericidal and Bacteriostatic Action: Destroys bacteria by disrupting cell membrane and prevents multiplication.
• Optimal Concentration: Ensures superior antimicrobial efficacy compared to lower concentration gels.
• Inhibition of Metalloproteinases: Preserves root canal wall integrity by inhibiting degradation of collagen and dentin.
• Chemical Stability and Odorless Formulation: Maintains effectiveness over time, provides pleasant experience.
• Water-soluble and Non-staining: Dissolves easily, does not stain clothes.
• Lower Cytotoxicity: Safer for surrounding tissues compared to NaOCl, while maintaining potency.

Direction of Use:

1. Attach a dispensing tip securely to a syringe filled with Chlorex gel.
2. Carefully insert the tip into the root canal, ensuring not to force it or bind it against the canal walls.
3. Gently press the syringe plunger to dispense an appropriate amount of gel into the root canal, ensuring complete coverage.
4. Employ suitable techniques like irrigation or agitation to ensure the gel reaches all areas of the root canal, including lateral canals, fins, and irregularities.
5. Allow the Chlorex gel, containing 2% chlorhexidine, to remain in the root canal for the recommended contact time, typically ranging from 1 to 5 minutes.
6. Once the recommended contact time has elapsed, thoroughly flush the root canal with an ample amount of sterile water or saline to remove any residual chlorhexidine gel.