- The smallest size designation in the Pac-Taper™ PC thermal obturator series, designed to be comparable to ProTaper® F1 sizing, which like the rest of the TOP line, it features a Plastic Carrier
Uses
- Narrow Canal Obturation:
- Ideal for filling small or constricted root canals typically found in mandibular incisors or narrow mesial canals of molars
- Three-Dimensional Sealing:
- Used to provide a complete seal in variable tapered canals prepared to an A1/F1 size
- Final Step in Endodontics:
- Applied after the canal has been fully cleaned and shaped to prevent future bacterial reinfection
Features
- Plastic Core Carrier (PC):
- The internal plastic stem provides the necessary rigidity to carry the gutta-percha to the apex in tight spaces
- Alpha-Phase Gutta-Percha:
- Coated in a specialized gutta-percha that becomes highly flowable when heated to fill lateral canals
- Working Length Markers:
- Features rubber stops and calibration rings to ensure the obturator is seated precisely at the apical foramen
- Matched Verifier:
- Includes a size-matched #20 verifier in the pack to confirm the fit before the actual obturation step
Benefits
- Reliable for Tight Anatomy:
- The slim profile of the A1 size is specifically engineered to navigate narrow canals without stripping the gutta-percha during insertion
- Radiographic Clarity:
- Highly radiopaque materials allow for easy verification of a dense, void-free fill on X-rays
- Standardized Workflow:
- Matches the sizing of popular rotary file systems, making the transition from shaping to filling seamless
- Cost-Effective:
- Designed to work with existing clinical ovens, avoiding the need for proprietary heating equipment
Contents:
- 5 x A1 Obturator
- 1 x Verifier
