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In recent years, with the continuous advancement of root canal treatment technology, dental irrigation needles, as one of the core instruments, have attracted much attention in their design and application. Combining the latest industry trends and clinical cases, the field of dental irrigation needles is undergoing a deep adjustment of technological innovation and market structure.

1、 Technological Innovation: Balancing Precision and Safety

Adjustable length flushing needle

The new dental flushing needle is designed with movable components and elastic structures to achieve flexible adjustment of needle length, solving the problem of inconvenient flushing of deep oral areas with traditional instruments. For example, the SupperIrri second-generation nickel titanium irrigation needle launched by Shengmati adopts a three-stage precision processing of nickel titanium material and stainless steel combination, which not only ensures flexibility but also enhances bending resistance, suitable for complex root canal anatomical structures.

Bilateral outflow design

To reduce the risk of sodium hypochlorite overflow caused by excessive flushing liquid pressure, stainless steel double-sided outflow flushing needles (such as the second generation SupperIrri) disperse liquid pressure through bilateral openings, reducing the incidence of needle sticking to the root canal and improving flushing efficiency.

2、 Market pattern: The rise of domestic equipment and significant demand differentiation

Disposable sterile needles dominate the market

Shanghai Kangdelai and other companies have launched multi specification disposable sterile flushing needles (0.4-2.1mm) to meet the cleaning needs of dentistry and ophthalmology. Its composite material of polypropylene and stainless steel combines durability and biological safety, making it the preferred choice for primary healthcare institutions.

Intense competition in high-end products

After the launch of the SupperIrri series, the sales of nickel titanium and stainless steel flushing needles accounted for 95%, reflecting the urgent demand for high-precision instruments in clinical practice. At the same time, international brands such as Ultradent's Navitip 31 lateral flushing needle still holds a place in the field of precision operation with its ultra-fine design (31G) and lateral opening technology.

3、 Safety Warning: Sodium Hypochlorite Accidents Promote Industry Standards

A recent case of a 41 year old female patient with respiratory obstruction caused by sodium hypochlorite leakage during root canal irrigation has attracted attention. This incident highlights the following industry pain points:

Insufficient needle compatibility: The flushing needle is too tightly attached to the root canal, which can cause a sudden increase in liquid pressure. A loose needle design with a side opening is required.

The operating standards need to be strengthened: Clinical recommendations strictly limit the length of the flushing needle penetrating the root canal (2-3mm shorter than the working length), and use rubber barriers to isolate the affected teeth.

4、 Clinical application: Significant trend towards multifunctionality

The application scenarios of dental irrigation needles have expanded from simple root canal cleaning to complex case management. For example, the case of the successful removal of a root canal separation instrument using the 27th flushing needle combined with cyanoacrylate adhesive verified the economic and effective use of the flushing needle in instrument removal surgery.

industry outlook

In the future, with the introduction of technologies such as nickel titanium memory alloy and intelligent pressure sensing needles, the safety threshold of dental irrigation needles will be further improved. Shengmata and other companies have stated that they will continue to optimize their product lines, focus on the goal of "zero accidents", and promote the industry's transformation from "efficient flushing" to "precise and controllable".