DFU ProTaper® Universal Treatment - F19 02 85.X/ 03 / 2006 updated 04/2009
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DENTSPLY MAILLEFER
1338 Ballaigues
Switzerland
For Dental Use Only
DIREctIONS FOR uSE
(ProTaper
®
Universal Treatment)
Protaper
®
instruments for endodontic treatment:
ProTaper
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®
shaping files
ProTaper
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finishing files
0) cOMPOSItION
The cutting part of these instruments is made of a nickel-titanium alloy.
1) INDIcatIONS FOR uSE
These instruments are to be used only in a clinical or hospital environment, by qualified users.
Application field:
shaping and cleaning of the root canal system.
2) cONtRa-INDIcatIONS
None known
3) WaRNINGS
None known
4) PREcautIONS
Multiple use disinfection and resterilization cycles may lead to increased risk of file separation.
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These instruments should not be immersed in a sodium hypochlorite solution.
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Instrument decontamination: strictly follow decontamination instructions from the manufacturer.
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Irrigate abundantly and frequently
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Establish a reproducible glide path using hand files, at least an Iso 015 size.
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Use in a constant rotation at a speed of 150-350 rpm with light apical pressure.
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Clean flutes frequently and check for signs of distortion or wear.
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For optimal usage, torque control devices are recommended.
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Use the Shaping Files (S1, S2 and SX) with a brushing action on the withdrawal stroke in order to
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create straight line radicular access.
Use the Finishing Files (F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5) with no brushing action.
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Use the appropriate finishing files to passively follow the canal to the working length, and then
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withdraw immediately.
5) aDVERSE REactIONS
In the present technical state, no adverse reaction has been reported so far.
6) StEP BY StEP INStRuctIONS FOR PROtaPER
®
FILES:
1) Create straight line access to canal orifice
2) Always irrigate and confirm a reproducible glide path with an ISO 015 hand file.
3) Protocol of use:
Locate the orifice
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Use passively an ISO 015 hand file to resistance
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Use Shaping File S1 with brushing action until the same depth as the ISO 015 hand file is reached.
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Repeat this sequence until the working length is determined with an ISO 015 hand file and reached
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with S1
Use shaping file S2 with brushing action until the working length is reached
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reconfirm working length
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Use finishing file F1 (non-brushing motion) with each insertion deeper than the previous insertion
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until
the working length is reached.
Gauge the foramen with hand files.
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Use the appropriate finishing file (F2, F3, F4, F5) with the same non-brushing motion to working
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length
if additional enlargement is required or if foramen is larger.
If necessary, use the SX with a brushing motion to move the coronal aspect of the canal away from the
furcation and / or to create more coronal shape.
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