VDW RECIPROC - Initial Preparation: R40 and R50; Subsequent Preparation Steps

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• Preparation with the R40 and R50 – Getting started:
Before selecting the appropriate RECIPROC
®
instrument, check the
working length by using a C-PILOT
®
or K-file. Set the stopper at that
length.
• Further steps:
1. Place irrigant in the access cavity of the root canal.
2. Introduce the RECIPROC
®
instrument into the canal. Press the motor
foot pedal when the instrument is at the root canal orifice.
3. Move the instrument in a slow in-and-out pecking motion. The
amplitude of the in-and-out movements should not exceed 3 mm.
Only very light pressure should be applied. The instrument will
advance easily in the canal.
One in-and-out movement = one peck.
If necessary, the instrument can be used in a brushing motion to
enlarge the root canal entrance.
4. Clean the instrument in the interim stand after 3 pecks.
5. Irrigate the canal.
6. Make sure the canal is free with an ISO size 10 C-PILOT
®
file.
7. Repeat step 3-6 until approx. 2/3 of the working length has been
reached (indicated by the silicone stopper).