EndoWize is a new endodontic irrigant that gives dental practitioners greater confidence when performing root-canal procedures.

Irrigation solutions perform several important functions, not least of which is the washing, antimicrobial and biofilm elimination which is vital for the successful disinfection of the root canal space that works hand in hand with shaping of the canal. However, the most commonly used irrigators, such as sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, EDTA and hydrogen peroxide, contain harsh chemicals which pose inherent risks to operators and patients. This gives dentists a dilemma: use a potentially harmful solution or accept a lower chance of success.

EndoWize helps lubricate instruments, flushes debris, reduces smear layer and kills bacteria – but without the traditional risks. That's because it contains hypochlorous (HOCl), a gentle biocide that is naturally produced by human white blood cells to phagocytose and destroy pathogens. Extensive tests show HOCl to be non-irritating and non-sensitising. It is now widely used in a wide variety of applications, with independent testing proving the elimination of 99.9999% of pathogens, both in vivo and in vitro.

EndoWize is effective against the 460+ different types of bacteria commonly present in infected canals, including E. faecalis (commonly found in endodontic retreatment cases). For all these reasons HOCl has been proposed as an endodontic irrigant for over 20 years. Naturally occurring HOCl is extremely unstable; however EndoWize's unique manufacturing process produces HOCl in an enhanced, stable form with a one year shelf life that is suitable for clinical applications. What's more, it's compatible with current endodontic materials, instruments and techniques.

EndoWize is now available in the UK dental market in 250 ml bottles. For further information on distributors or technical info, enquiries@endowize.com or call 0333 335 0516.