Trimgel ($3 \text{ g}$ syringe) – Chelating Gel with Active Foam for Endodontics (Latus)

Purpose and Comprehensive Composition

Trimgel by the company Latus is a multi-component, viscous gel in a convenient $3 \text{ g}$ syringe, designed for the comprehensive chemo-mechanical preparation of root canals. The uniqueness of Trimgel lies in the synergistic action of three main components:

• EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid) – $15\%$: Acts as a chelating agent. It dissolves the inorganic components of the dentin, softening the canal walls, which significantly facilitates the passage and enlargement of canals with endodontic instruments, especially in narrow and calcified cases.

• Peroxide ($10\%$ Carbamide Peroxide): Upon contact with irrigation solutions (such as sodium hypochlorite), it causes the active release of oxygen and foaming. This reaction mechanically pushes dentin shavings, organic debris, and microorganisms out of the canal. It also contributes to dentin bleaching.

• Water-Soluble Gel Base: Provides a lubricating effect for instruments, reducing friction, preventing file fracture, and simplifying instrumentation.

Key Functions and Advantages

• Dentin Softening and Easier Instrumentation: EDTA quickly acts on the mineral part of the dentin, making the canal more pliable for mechanical preparation.

• Two-Phase Cleaning (Chelation + Foam): Chelation (EDTA) removes the mineral part, while the foam (peroxide) ensures the active removal of mechanical and organic debris, guaranteeing ideal canal cleanliness.

• Smear Layer Removal: Trimgel effectively removes the thin contaminated layer from the walls, which ensures:

  • Deeper penetration of disinfectants.

  • Maximum adhesion of the sealer and hermeticity of the obturation.

• Prevention of Complications: The lubricating properties of the gel minimize the risk of instrument binding, fracture, and the creation of "steps" in curved canals.

• Accurate Placement: The convenient syringe format allows for easy, hygienic, and precise dosing of the gel directly into the root canal orifice.

Indications for Use

Trimgel is indispensable during primary and secondary endodontic treatment for:

• Enlargement and shaping of root canals.

• Effective cleaning of the root canal system.

• Lubrication of instruments (especially hand files).

Trimgel is an innovative solution that combines the chemical power of EDTA with the mechanical effect of peroxide, making canal preparation fast, safe, and maximally effective.