Clinical Overview
UltraCal™ XS is a high‑pH (≈12.5), aqueous calcium hydroxide paste formulated at 30–35% concentration. It is radiopaque and presented in prefilled syringes to allow controlled, direct intracanal placement—ideal as an interappointment medicament for root canal therapy, apexification, perforation repair, and pulp capping.
Key Benefits
- High pH (~12.5): Provides strong antimicrobial activity and promotes hard-tissue formation.
- Radiopaque formula: Easily visible in follow-up radiographs.
- Syringe delivery with 29 ga NaviTip: Enables accurate flow into narrow canal anatomy.
- Completely removable: Easily flushed out with Ultradent Citric Acid using a NaviTip FX tip.
- Supports interappointment dressing: Improves microbial status in two-visit RCT protocols.
- Gluten‑free certified: Safe for patients with dietary restrictions.
Kit Contents
- 4 × 1.2 mL prefilled syringes of UltraCal™ XS paste (≈1.76 g each)
- Instructions for use leaflet included
Working Characteristics
- Placement: Use larger 29 ga NaviTip™ Single Sideport tip for predictable delivery—even into curved canals.
- Residence time: Leave in canal for interappointment periods (commonly 1–2 weeks) to allow calcium diffusion and antimicrobial action.
- Removal: Flush with Ultradent 20% Citric Acid and a NaviTip FX tip—ultralow residue removal within seconds.
Indications
- Interappointment intracanal dressing in multi-visit root canal treatment
- Pulp capping in deep cavities or after pulpotomy
- Apexification and management of immature apices
- Sealing perforations and resorption areas as temporary medicament
Instructions for Use
- Complete canal shaping and irrigation (e.g. NaOCl), then dry canal.
- Attach a 29 ga NaviTip™ Single Sideport tip to the syringe.
- Deliver UltraCal™ XS into canal—ensure full length placement with accessory tip.
- Allow medication to remain in canal for intervisit period (commonly 1–2 weeks).
- Prior to obturation, remove paste by flushing canal with Ultradent 20% Citric Acid using NaviTip FX tip. Then rinse thoroughly with saline or distilled water.
- Dry canal and proceed with obturation protocol.
Summary
Ultradent UltraCal™ XS (Ref. 5145) provides a high‑pH, radiopaque calcium hydroxide paste in prefilled syringes, optimized for precise delivery and easy removal. It supports improved microbial control, pulp healing, and clinical workflow efficiency in multi‑visit endodontic protocols. Its syringe format, compatibility with NaviTip delivery systems, and water‑soluble removability make it a reliable intracanal medicament choice.
