Buffer Z®
BUFFER Z®
Buffer Z by Brexham is a medical-grade anesthetic buffering powder designed to transform the patient experience. By rapidly neutralizing the natural acidity of local anesthetics (like Lidocaine), Buffer Z brings the solution to a physiologic pH (7.4) before injection.
Key Benefits
Immediate Onset: Significantly reduces the “waiting time” for anesthesia to take effect, allowing for faster procedure starts.
Enhanced Comfort: Eliminates the sharp “sting” of acidic injections, providing a more comfortable experience for anxious patients.
Reliable Efficacy: Improves the predictability of nerve blocks, even in infected or inflamed tissue where standard anesthetics often struggle.
Sterile Dosing: Available in 50 single-use sachets to ensure maximum clinical purity and easy integration into your workflow.
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Buffer Z is formulated as a high-purity, medical-grade alkalizing agent. Its composition is engineered for rapid solubility and chemical stability when mixed with local anesthetics.
Active Ingredient: Sodium Bicarbonate
A refined, pharmaceutical-grade powder that acts as the primary buffering agent to elevate the anesthetic’s pH from acidic levels (approx. 3.5–5.0) to a physiologic level (approx. 7.4).
- Excipients & Stabilizers: Micro-Crystalline Stabilizers: Ensures the powder remains free-flowing and prevents clumping in high-humidity dental environments.
Rapid-Dissolve Catalyst: A proprietary inert compound that ensures the powder dissolves clear in seconds without leaving residue or particulates.
Properties of Buffer Z
pH Neutralization: Elevates the pH of local anesthetics from highly acidic levels (approx. 3.5–5.0) to a physiologic range (approx. 7.35–7.45) instantly.
Chemical Synergy: The reaction between Buffer Z and the anesthetic’s hydrochloric acid releases small amounts of Bicarbonate sodium, which acts as a local potentiator, further numbing the nerve trunk.
Ionization Balance: Increases the concentration of un-ionized (lipid-soluble) anesthetic molecules. Since only un-ionized molecules can cross the nerve membrane, Buffer Z ensures more active drug reaches the target nerve immediately.