Coltene Roeko Activ Point Chlorhexidine Points

For temporary root canal filling and prevention of reinfection. The points have a guttapercha matrix with 5% chlorhexidine diacetate. Chlorhexidine is known to be highly effective against bacteria and many other organisms including yeasts and fungi even in low concentrations.

• Provides a means for applying chlorhexidine directly into the root canal
• Radiopaque
• Easy to apply and easy to remove

COMPOSITION:

• Chlorhexidine diacetate (5%)
• Guttapercha
• ZnO
• BaSO4
• Colouring agents

INDICATIONS:

• For temporary filling of root canals
• For emergency root canal treatment

ADVANTAGES:

Activ point is ready to use. It is firm for easy introduction into the root canal yet flexible to follow the curves of the canal.

When chlorhexidine comes into contact with moisture it releases cations which combine with the anionic molecules on the surface of the cell walls of the bacteria causing osmosis to malfunction.Chlorhexidine is more soluble than calcium hydroxide for example.

Due to electrostatic bonding and interactions the cations adhere to the dentine, to the enamel and within the oral cavity. Activ point has been specially developed for the conditions in the root canal.

The canal is so small that there is not even room for a drop of water.

The majority of the space is taken up by the activ point, so the relationship of CHX to moisture allows a minimal inhibition concentration