GOENDO SS H-FILE- #06 25mm
Regular price
₹140.00
GOENDO SS H-FILE- #06 25mm
Regular price
₹140.00
DESCRIPTION
H-files (Hedström files) are essential endodontic hand instruments used in root canal treatment for shaping, cleaning, and removing debris. They are characterized by their spiral cutting edges and aggressive cutting efficiency.
Design and Structure
Material: Made from stainless steel for high cutting rigidity or nickel-titanium (NiTi) for added flexibility.
Cross-section: Typically features a tear-dropped or circular cross-section with spiral screw-thread flutes.
Action: Designed to cut exclusively on the pulling (retraction) stroke rather than a push or full-rotation motion.
Clinical Uses
Shaping: Used to plane and smooth canal walls after initial path creation with K-files.
Debris Removal: Effectively evacuates dentin chips and necrotic tissue from the canal system.
Retreatment: Highly efficient at removing old filling materials like gutta-percha during root canal revisions.
Safety and Handling
Linear Motion Only: Never rotate an H-file inside the canal; the deep blades can lock and fracture under torsional stress.
Timing: Best reserved for later or final stages of canal preparation rather than initial scouting