Endodontic Hand Files

Endodontic hand files can be used for initial cleaning and shaping of root canals before turning the job over to rotary or reciprocating files. They also can be used for final canal prep before obturation, and even to compact obturation materials. The advantage of using hand files for initial cleaning and shaping is the tactile feedback the clinician gains from actually holding the file. These files should be easy to grip and available in a set of lengths and tapers that adhere to industry standards. In many cases, these files can be reused, so durability is a key component. Color-coded handles make it easy to properly identify the proper file size during treatment. These files are most commonly available as either stainless steel files or nickel-titanium (NiTi) files. Stainless steel hand files are fabricated from strong, yet flexible steel to allow them to properly clean and shape root canals or compact obturation materials. NiTi hand files are used during both routine and complex endodontic treatments because the nickel titanium material allows the files to bend to the shape of the canal while still providing the resiliency to get the job done. When selecting hand files, look for a system that is comfortable in your hands while providing the strength and durability you require.
CompanyDentsply Sirona EndodonticsDentsply Sirona EndodonticsDentsply Sirona EndodonticsDentsply Sirona EndodonticsDentsply Sirona Endodontics
ItemProTaper Universal Hand FilesGT Hand FilesLexicon FlexSSK FilesLexicon Hedstrom FilesProFile 29 Series Hand Files
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DescriptionThese quality files feature the same nickel titanium construction as ProTaper Universal Rotary Files - plus ISO-colored handles. Like their rotary GT instruments are made of nickel titanium alloy which allows them the flexibility to maneuver the most difficult canal curvatures and the strength toConstructed with stainless steel. Flexible enough to assist in cleaning and shaping curved, narrow canals.Constructed of stainless steel that exhibits strength and aggressive cutting ability with minimum opportunity for breakage due to a thick core.These instruments are manufactured under the Series 29 standard, meaning they feature a constant 29% increase between tip diameters. The constant
Cross SectionTriangularTriangularTriangularTriangularTriangular
Lengths Available19 mm
21 mm
25 mm
31 mm		21 mm
25 mm
30 mm		21 mm
25 mm
31 mm		21 mm
25 mm
31 mm		21 mm
25 mm
30 mm
Sizes AvailableShaping X
Shaping 1
Shaping 2
Finishing 1
Finishing 2
Finishing 3
Finishing 4
Finishing 5		20
35
50
70		6
8
10
12
15
17
20
22
25
27
30
32
35
37
40
45
50
55
60
70
80
90
100
15-40 Assorted
12-37 Assorted
45-80 Assorted
90-110 Assorted
120-140 Assorted		10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
70
80
15-40 Assorted
45-80 Assorted
90-110 Assorted
120-140 Assorted		0.060
0.080
0.100
0.129
0.167
0.216
0.279
0.360
0.465
0.600
0.775
1.000
1.293
Asstd 0-5
Asstd 6-11
Other FeaturesFlute Design
Colored Handles		6 mm Diameter
Pear-Shaped Handle		Intermediate Sized
Safe-Ended Tip
Calibration Rings		Calibrations Rings
Thicker Core		Series 29 Sizing With Safety Transition Angle
File TypeHandHandSSK FilesHedstromHand
Indicated UseNot AvailableNot AvailableCurved Canals
Narrow Canals		Not AvailableProgressive Enlargement Of Canal
TaperVariable0.12
0.10
0.08
0.06		NoNo0.02
Rubber Stops IncludedYesYesYesYesYes
File MaterialNickel-TitaniumNickel-TitaniumStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel
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