- Used in retreatment procedures
- Dimensions are 20/.06 21mm
Application:
- Retreatment files are designed specifically to remove existing root canal filling material, such as gutta-percha, from a previously treated canal
Uses:
- Removing filling material:
- The files are used with a dental handpiece in either a rotary or reciprocating motion to efficiently remove gutta-percha or other filling materials from the root canal during a retreatment procedure
- Navigating canals:
- Due to their flexibility, which comes from a proprietary heat-treated nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy
- The files can safely navigate and clean previously treated canals that may have complex or curved anatomy
- Enhancing visibility:
- Some dental files, such as those used in conjunction with apex locators, can include features that assist the dentist during the procedure
- The controlled memory and superior resistance to cyclic fatigue of the heat-treated NiTi allow for more predictable performance during challenging retreatment cases
Features:
- Designed for retreatment:
- Its design is adapted for removing existing gutta-percha and other filling materials, rather than for primary shaping
- Proprietary heat treatment:
- The file is made from a nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy that has undergone a special heat treatment process
- This makes the file exceptionally resistant to cyclic fatigue and torsional stress, which are common causes of file separation during retreatment
- Superior flexibility and controlled memory:
- The heat treatment gives the NiTi file more flexibility, allowing it to adapt to the complex and curved anatomy of a root canal without straightening it out
- This preserves the tooth's natural structure and minimizes the risk of creating ledges or perforations
- Dual motion compatibility:
- The file is designed to work efficiently in both continuous rotary and reciprocating motors, giving the dental professional greater versatility and control over their retreatment technique
- High cutting efficiency:
- While being flexible, the file maintains high cutting performance, enabling quick and effective removal of the root canal obturation material
Preserves tooth structure:
- The file's design and flexibility minimize the removal of healthy dentin, contributing to the long-term structural integrity of the tooth
Specifications:
- The measurements for this specific package are 20/.06 21mm
- 20: Tip size (D0) is 0.20mm
- .06: Taper is 0.06mm per millimeter of file length
- 21mm: Working length of the file
Contents:
- 4 Files per pack
