Instruments For Endo.

Question 1

Hedstrom

Answer 1

Enlarges the canal
Has spiral edges so cutting can only occur in a pulling stroke, making dentinal walls smooth and easier to fill.

Question 2

Barbed broach

Answer 2

Removes the nerve from the canal.
Has tiny fishhook- like projections along the shaft that are used to remove vital inflamed hemorrhagic pulp tissue from the canal.

Question 3

Endodontic explorer

Answer 3

Locates the canal openings

Question 4

Endodontic plugger

Answer 4

Pushes the gutta percha
Has a flat tip like a condenser

Question 5

Endodontic spoon excavator

Answer 5

Scoops out decay from canal

Question 6

Gates Glidden

Answer 6

Widens the canal opening

Question 7

Glick 1

Answer 7

Used to carry material & condense the gutta percha

Question 8

Gutta Percha

Answer 8

Used to seal-up the canal

Question 9

Lentulo Spiral

Answer 9

Spreads sealer

Question 10

K-file

Answer 10

Cleans out the canals
Has twisted edges and is used in the initial debridement of the canal during the later stages of shaping and contouring the canal.

Question 11

Lure-lock syringe

Answer 11

Irrigates the canal.

Question 12

Paper Points

Answer 12

Dries the canal
Absorbs the irrigation solution

Question 13

Peeso Reamer

Answer 13

Prepares the post (plastic foundation) if needed
Used on the low speed handpiece

Question 14

Rubber stops

Answer 14

Helps measures files and stops from passing apex

Question 15

Endodontic Spreader

Answer 15

Spreads material
Has a pointed tip and helps condense and adapt the gutta percha points into the canal

Question 16

Electrical Apex locator

Answer 16

Locates the apex, used to determine the working length and the location of apical foremen.