1. Isolate the tooth and access the root canal.
2. Apply a small amount of EDTA gel into the canal using the syringe tip.
3. Introduce endodontic instruments (hand/rotary/ultrasonic) for canal preparation.
4. Allow the gel to act during instrumentation to soften dentin and remove debris.
5. Rinse thoroughly with appropriate irrigant (e.g., sodium hypochlorite) to remove residue.
6. Repeat as needed during shaping and cleaning. 

Root canal preparation involves shaping narrow canal spaces while managing dentin debris and the smear layer created during instrumentation. Den Lube EDTA gel supports this stage with a water-soluble chelating formulation that helps soften dentin and improve canal cleaning.

EDTA binds calcium ions in mineralized dentin, helping loosen inorganic deposits and remove the smear layer from canal walls. This action can expose dentinal tubules and support better penetration of irrigants and medicaments. The EDTA gel also provides lubrication during canal preparation, helping reduce resistance as endodontic instruments move through the canal.

Instrument compatibility adds flexibility during clinical use. The product listing specifies application with hand files, rotary systems and ultrasonic instruments. Its gel consistency allows placement into the prepared canal using the syringe tip, where it remains in contact with dentin during instrumentation. This makes the Den Lube EDTA gel suitable for different stages of endodontic canal preparation.

After instrumentation, the gel residue should be removed through thorough irrigation with an appropriate irrigant, such as sodium hypochlorite, following the manufacturer's directions. Water solubility supports rinsing, while the chelating and lubricating properties help improve cleaning and shaping efficiency. Supplied in a convenient 3 ml syringe, this dental lubricant is intended for professional endodontic use.

• Gel Formulation: Water-soluble EDTA gel for endodontic canal preparation

• Chelating Action: Binds calcium ions in dentin and helps remove mineralized deposits

• Smear Layer Removal: Helps clear the smear layer formed during instrumentation

• Dentin Softening: Supports easier canal instrumentation

• Lubricating Properties: Helps reduce file resistance during canal preparation

• Instrument Compatibility: Listed for hand, rotary and ultrasonic instruments

• Irrigant Penetration: Helps expose dentinal tubules and improve penetration of irrigants

• Cleaning Efficiency: Supports root canal shaping and cleaning

• Rinsing: Water-soluble formulation allows removal with appropriate irrigation

• Packaging: 1 × Den Lube, 3 ml syringe