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.
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ItemHedstrom FilesK Flex FilesK-FilesPathfinder Stainless Steel FileTriple Flex Files
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DescriptionHedstrom Files are ground from stainless steel wire. The flute depth increases with the taper, creating a sharper, more flexible instrument.K-Flex Files feature a unique rhomboid design, which provides a short axis for flexibility while maintaining cross-sectional strength. K-Flex is The strongest of the hand files bypassing obstructions with greater ease, K-files for endodontics are produced to give the operator a smooth tactile Stainless steel endo handfiles, Pathfinder instruments feature a minimal taper and are used for negotiating difficult or calcified canals. Triple-Flex stainless steel files are designed for aggressive cutting and debris removal. Triple-Flex files are highly flexible and breakage-
Cross SectionRoundRhomboidSquareSquareTriangular
Lengths Available21 mm
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File TypeHedstromK-FileK-FileNot AvailableReamers
Indicated UseCircumferential Filing
Moving Coronal Orifice		Used For Negotiating Severe Curvatures When Determining True Working LengthNegotiation Of Root CanalNegotiate Calcified And Constricted Canal
Bypassing Ledges Or Blocked Canals		Negotiating, Shaping, And Length Determination
Taper0.020.020.020.01
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Rubber Stops IncludedYesYesYesYesYes
File MaterialStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel
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