What instruments are used in endodontics?

Your endodontist may use some or all of the following during your root canal procedure.

• Endodontic Burs. Burs are the first tools used during a root canal.
• Root Canal Explorer.
• Excavators.
• Barbed Broach.
• Files and Reamers.
• Gates-Glidden drills.
• Peeso Reamer.
• Ultrasonic Instruments.

What are rotary endodontic files?

A nickel titanium rotary file is an engine-driven tapered and pointed endodontic instrument made of nickel titanium alloy with cutting edges used to mechanically shape and prepare the root canals during endodontic therapy or to remove the root canal obturating material while performing retreatment.

Which handpiece is used for root canal treatment?

The AW-100 is an air-driven handpiece specifically designed for root canal preparation and irrigation.

What is a broach used for in endodontics?

A Barbed broach is an instrument used to remove pulp tissue during endodontic (root canal) treatment. It is manufactured from round wires, and the smooth surface is notched to form barbs. There are smooth broaches too available, which act as pathfinders into the root canal. This dentistry article is a stub.

What kind of tools are used in rotary endodontics?

Instead of using traditional manual files and stainless-steel instruments to treat a root canal, Rotary endodontics employs electrically-powered instruments to perform treatment on root canals. The hand tool we use is equipped with a tip made of nickel titanium. This material is 5 times more flexible than stainless steel.

How is rotary endodontic different from root canal treatment?

There are several advantages to using rotary endodontic treatment over traditional root canal therapy, and it all starts with the tools. Instead of using traditional manual files and stainless-steel instruments to treat a root canal, Rotary endodontics employs electrically-powered instruments to perform treatment on root canals.

What are the endodontic instruments from Kerr dental?

Kerr Rotary offers a range of endodontic instruments essential for successful endodontic procedures. NTI® Gates Glidden Drills and NTI® Peeso Reamers offer a non-cutting tip with guide to efficiently enlarge the portion of the canal.

What are the role of instruments in endodontic?

3.  Endodontic instruments play a significant role in the success of endodontic treatment starting from the preparation of the access cavity to the final obturation of the root canal space.