Finger Spreader — Student Pack
Tapered finger spreader for laterally condensing gutta-percha in lateral condensation obturation; stainless steel and autoclavable.
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- 8690000017755
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Description
The finger spreader is the key instrument of the lateral condensation technique in root canal obturation. After the master gutta-percha point is seated, the spreader is introduced alongside it and advanced under controlled pressure to compact the gutta-percha against the canal wall; withdrawing it with a rotation opens the space into which an accessory point is placed. The cycle is repeated until the canal is filled, and the seal of the obturation depends largely on the quality of that compaction. The force applied must stay controlled: excessive or sudden pressure risks fracture, particularly in roots with thin walls. Choosing the right length and taper so the instrument follows the curvature of the canal is what decides whether the apical region can be reached. The stainless steel body is autoclavable, and any instrument with a bent or blunted tip should be replaced.
Specifications
| Product type | Finger spreader |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Laterally condensing gutta-percha in the lateral condensation technique |
| Form | Tapered, pointed straight shaft |
| Handle | Short handle turned with the fingers |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Technique | Placed alongside the master cone, advanced under pressure and withdrawn with a rotation |
| Next step | An accessory gutta-percha point is placed in the space created |
| Caution | Excessive force risks root fracture; pressure must stay controlled |
| Sterilisation | Autoclavable |
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