Negative Pressure Irrigation System

Root canal irrigation is an essential part of root canal treatment as it reinforces the cleaning and disinfection of areas of the root canal system that have been insufficiently affected by instruments Though syringe irrigation is commonly used method of irrigation, it is not capable of debriding the intricate root canal anatomy. Negative pressure irrigation provides an adequate flow and volume of irrigant by utilising negative pressure in the apical terminus of the canal. CICADA Medcial is a true apical negative pressure irrigation system. Instead of applying positive pressure, EndoCICADA uses suction to PULL irrigant down the root canal, and then up and away into the Hi-Vac suction unit. We call this “negative apical pressure,” because CICADA Medcial applies suction rather than forceful injection to consistently deliver a perfect, bullet-proof performance . Only CICADA Medcial brings you this patented EndoCICADA technology that enables you to provide the gold standard of endodontic care to every one of your patients.

1. The Multiport-Adapter (MPA)

plugs directly into your office Hi-Vac and serves as a caddy for the EndoVac tubing and other components. It is autoclavable for easy sterilization, and is easily removed and re-attached to the Hi-Vac system for maximum portability between operatories.

2. The Master Delivery Tip (MDT)

plugs directly into the blue port of the MPA and provides a constant flow of irrigant without the risk of overflow. The MDT is used during coronal flaring and after each instrument change to remove gross debris arising from instrumentation.

3. The MacroCannula

is used to remove coarse debris inside the canal after all instrumentation is completed. In this step, the MacroCannula and the MDT are used at the same time. It is helpful to have a dental assistant deliver the irrigant with the MDT while the clinician works the MacroCannula up and down each canal.

4. The MicroCannula

is a 28 gauge needle (0.32 mm) with 12 laser-drilled, microscopic evacuation holes – each less than 100 microns in size – placed at the end of the needle. Fluid is drawn to the apical termination through these holes, creating a vortex-like cleaning of the apical third. Uses suction to pull the irrigant down the root canal, and then up and away into the high-vacuum suction unit, eliminating the need to apply positive pressure. There is no risk of pushing sodium hypochlorite beyond the apical foramen because the irrigant is pulled deep into the canal, even into areas that are often untouched, and evacuates it through the suction holes.