- Specific tips designed for safe and effective passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) during endodontic procedures
- Used after the primary root canal preparation has been completed to enhance the cleaning and disinfection of the canal system
Uses
- Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation (PUI): Used to activate irrigation solutions (like sodium hypochlorite) within the canal system to improve the breakdown and removal of debris.
- Smear Layer Removal: Specifically designed to safely eliminate the smear layer, dentin debris, pulp tissue, and bacteria from the root canal walls.
- Disinfection: Improves the effectiveness of disinfecting solutions through micro-streaming and micro-cavitation in the fluids, which ensures optimal cleanliness even in hard-to-reach areas.
- Apical Area Cleaning: Essential for thorough irrigation of the entire root canal, especially the complex apical third
Features
- Non-Cutting Tip: The files have a blunt, non-sharp, rounded end designed to respect the anatomy of the apical constriction and prevent iatrogenic damage.
- Material: Made from a special, heat-treated stainless steel alloy for efficient transmission of ultrasonics and durability.
- Size and Length: The F43807 variant is a K20 size file with a 21mm length, suitable for accessing many canal sizes and anatomies.
- Pre-bendable: The material allows the file to be pre-shaped to navigate curved roots effectively.
- Compatibility: Designed for use with standard ultrasonic handpieces and Acteon Satelec Newtron generators.
- Packaging: Sold in a pack of four files.
Benefits
- Enhanced Safety: The blunt, non-cutting tip significantly minimizes the risk of perforating the apex or the canal walls, ensuring a safer treatment procedure.
- Superior Cleaning and Disinfection: The design improves micro-streaming and micro-cavitation, leading to more efficient removal of bacteria and debris and a better prognosis for non-surgical endodontic treatments.
- Preserves Canal Anatomy: The non-sharp, parallel-fluted instrument respects the natural anatomy of the root canal, allowing for a minimally invasive protocol.
- Improved Sealing: Effective PUI improves the sealing of a root canal filling, which is critical for long-term treatment success.
- Versatility: The ability to pre-bend the file makes it adaptable for complex and curved root canal anatomies, offering clinical versatility.
