Endodontic instruments

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Endodontic instruments

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Endodontic explorer

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To locate opening of small canal orifice during endodontic procedure

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Double ended
Working end—Longer than regular Explorer to reach opening of canals

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Endodontic Explorer is used exclusively on endodontic tray setups.

 

imageEndodontic Explorer must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Endodontic long-shank spoon excavator

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To curet inside of tooth to base of pulp chamber

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Long shank to reach deep into cavity preparation
Double ended
Range of sizes available

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Endodontic Long-Shank Spoon is used exclusively on endodontic tray setups.

 

imageEndodontic Long-Shank Spoon Excavator must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping.

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Endodontic locking forceps (pliers)

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To grasp and lock material for transfer into and out of oral cavity

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Similar to regular cotton forceps except for locking mechanism to secure material on the working end of the forceps (pliers)

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Endodontic Locking Forceps are used on endodontic tray setup and could also be used on restorative tray setups.

 

imageEndodontic Locking Forceps must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping. Hinged instruments should be processed open and unlocked.

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Photo courtesy SybronEndo, Orange, CA.

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Vitalometer/pulp tester

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To test vitality of pulp in teeth

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Two types—Electronic, digital (digital readout)
Electric or battery operated

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The tester sends an impulse of electric current to the pulp, causing a reaction.
The current is increased by small increments until the patient indicates feeling a sensation.
Toothpaste is applied to the tip of the electrode to conduct electricity.
The tip is placed on the coronal part (facial or lingual) of a natural tooth.
Each root/pulp on the tooth is tested.
Vitalometer is used exclusively with endodontic tray setups.

 

imageVitalometer tip must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping. Barriers should be used on the unit and/or the manufacturer’s recommendation for sterilization of Vitalometer tip and disinfection of unit should be followed.

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Broach

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To remove pulp tissue from canal(s)

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Working end—Barbed wire protrusions on shaft grab and remove vital or nonvital pulp fibers
Handles—Color coded according to size
Range of sizes—Diameter increases with size.

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Broach is used exclusively on endodontic tray setups.

 

imageEndodontic Broach must be disposed of in a Sharps container. For single use only.

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Photo courtesy Premier Dental, Plymouth Meeting, PA.

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Endodontic file—k type

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To clean inside walls of canal
To contour inner walls of canal

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Twisted design—More twists per millimeter than reamer
Used with push-pull motion
Handles—Color coded according to size
Range of sizes—To accommodate width of canal; diameter increases with size.
Available in different lengths

Examples:

21 mm, 25 mm, 31 mm

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Endodontic File—K Type is used exclusively on endodontic tray setups.

 

imageEndodontic File—K Type must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or used file must be disposed of in a Sharps container. Rubber stopper on the file should be disposed of in the garbage.

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Photo courtesy Premier Dental, Plymouth Meeting, PA.

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Endodontic file—hedstrom

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To clean inside walls of canal
To enlarge and smooth inner walls of canal

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Triangular cutting edge
Handles—Color coded according to size
Range of sizes—To accommodate width of canal; diameter increases with size.
Available in different lengths

Examples:

21 mm, 25 mm, 31 mm

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Endodontic File—Hedstrom is used exclusively on endodontic tray setups.

 

imageEndodontic File—Hedstrom must be cleaned, bagged individually or bagged/wrapped in a tray setup, and then sterilized. A chemical/steam indicator device should be included in the wrapping, or used file must be disposed of in a Sharps container. Rubber stopper on the file should be disposed of in the garbage.

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Photo courtesy Premier Dental, Plymouth Meeting, PA.

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Reamer

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To cut and smooth dentinal walls of canal
To enlarge inner walls of canal

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Twisted triangular cutting edge (similar to K-type file, but cutting edge is farther apart and has fewer twists per millimeter)
Used with twisting motion
Handles—Color coded according to size
Range of sizes—To accommodate width of canal; diameter increases with size
Available in different lengths

Examples:

21 mm, 25 mm, 31 mm

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Reamer is used exclusively on endodontic tray setups.

 

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Feb 3, 2015 | Posted by in Dental Hygiene | Comments Off on Endodontic instruments

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