Carvene Gutta Percha Solvent is used for removing gutta-percha at the time of root canal re-treatment. Also useful for removing all types of root canal filling materials including Zinc Oxide – Eugenol Cement or as a cleaner for endodontic instruments.

Carvene is non-hazardous, unlike Chloroform/Trichloroethylene which are considered as carcinogenic substances. Also, it is less volatile as compared to chloroform / Trichloroethylene. Carvene Gutta Percha Solvent is based on natural substances and therefore it does not cause irritation to oral mucosa and peri-apical tissue.

Indications :

• To remove all types of root canal filling materials including Zinc Oxide-Eugenol cement.
• As a disinfectant/cleaner for endodontic instruments
• For removing gutta percha at the time of root canal re-treatments

Features :

• Non-hazardous/non-carcinogenic unlike chloroform/trichloroethylene
• Less volatile as compared to chloroform/trichloroethylene
• Based on natural substances (d-limonene), does not cause irritation to oral mucosa and periapical tissue.
• Evaporation of solvent is less due to low volatility

Key Specifications :

Composition: d-Limonene which is a natural substance extracted from orange oil.

Storage Conditions :

• Store at a temperature between 10°C to 24°C.
• Close the cap carefully after use.
• Keep away from moisture.
• Shelf life is not affected after opening if stored in a cool dry place.

Shelf life : 3 years from the date of manufacturing.

Direction to Use :

Dispense Carvene Gutta Percha Solvent into dappen dish or directly on a cotton pallet.

Place the soaked cotton pellet on the root canal filling material and cover it with temporary cement (Zinc Phosphate).

Remove the softened filling material after two days.