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  2. Endodontic files and reamers - Wikipedia

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    Endodontic files and reamers are surgical instruments used by dentists when performing root canal treatment. These tools are used to clean and shape the root canal, with the concept being to perform complete chemomechanical debridement of the root canal to the length of the apical foramen. Preparing the canal in this way facilitates the ...

  3. Nickel titanium rotary file - Wikipedia

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    Nickel titanium rotary file used in dentistry. 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.

  4. Root canal treatment - Wikipedia

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    The root canal filling material (3, 4, and 10) does not extend to the end of the tooth roots (5, 6 and 11). The dark circles at the bottom of the tooth roots (7 and 8) indicated infection in the surrounding bone. Recommended treatment is either to redo the root canal therapy or extract the tooth and place dental implants. [citation needed] Poor ...

  5. Lentulo spiral - Wikipedia

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    A Lentulo spiral. The notches at left allow it to fit into a slow-speed latch handpiece. A Lentulo spiral is a dental instrument used to properly distribute root canal sealer and cement evenly throughout the root canal system, as when performing endodontic therapy or a post and core cementation.

  6. Electronic apex locator - Wikipedia

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    An electronic apex locator is an electronic device used in endodontics to determine the position of the apical constriction and thus determine the length of the root canal space. The apex of the root has a specific resistance to electrical current, and this is measured using a pair of electrodes typically hooked into the lip and attached to an ...

  7. Dental dam - Wikipedia

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    There are several treatments where dental dam can be applied; dental restorations, endodontic treatments including root canal therapy, fissure sealants, preparation of dental crown, dental implant and some veneer placements. There is an ongoing controversy with the use and efficacy of rubber dam among dental practitioners. [7]