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The SafeSiders®Instrumentation SystemInstruction Booklet
Use of the SafeSiders® Instrumentation System
SafeSiders®are
a series of non-circular instruments that have a patented non-interrupted
flat-sided architecture that allows you to quickly negotiate to the apex of any
canal while applying far less apical and rotational force.
Instructions for use with the Endo-Express¤
and manual use:
1. Negotiate to the apex with a Gray 08 or
Purple 10 SafeSider. This can be achieved with either hand instrumentation or by
using the Endo-Express reciprocating handpiece (EDS Cat No. 5500-00). (Use the
Endo-Express reciprocating handpiece between 1,500 - 2,000 RPM for optimal
results).
Use a firm pecking motion. Limit the degree of
firmness just short of buckling the instrument along the shank.
Note: After apical
measurement use a rubber stop to mark recorded length as your guide for
instrumentation. (EDS recommends SafeSiders Endo Stops EDS Cat. No. 5000-06)
- After establishing the length, use the White 15 and Yellow 20
SafeSiders to the apex. Always keeping the canal irrigated with a solution of
approximately 5.25% NaOCl and instruments well lubricated with RC-Prep.
- After the Yellow 20 SafeSider, use the Pleezer“ reamer to deepen and flare the canal. The most efficient and safest way
to do this is to flare the canal away from the furcation (if one exists) and
then gradually deepen. The primary purpose here is to straighten the canal
curve. In most cases getting within 6mm of the apex is no problem. If a firm
pecking motion leaves you 1 or 2 mm short of this mark do not attempt to gain
this depth by pressing harder. Keep the depth you have gained for now.
- Instrument to the apex with the Red 25 and Blue 30 SafeSider reamers.
- Go to the apex with the Orange 30/.04 SafeSider NiTi reamer. Againthese are
used with a firm pecking motion.
(Note: Before placing the NiTi
instruments into the root canal always bend it about 80-90 degrees in your hand
first. If it does not break when you bend it, it is safe to use as instructed
without fear of fracture. EDS recommends using all NiTi SafeSiders in the
Endo-Express reciprocation handpiece. The slight reciprocating motion helps
eliminate binding in the canal).
- Instrument to the apex with the Green 35 SafeSider reamer.
- Instrument 1mm back from the apex with the Black 40 SafeSider reamer.
- Recheck apical measurement and patency with the Yellow 20.
- Go to the apex with the Pink 25/.06. The Brown 25/.08 SafeSider NiTi reamer
is optional (please see inclosed pink sequence card). Againthese are used with a
firm pecking motion. (Please see note in step 5 above).
- After the use of the Pink 25/.06 or Brown 25/.08 SafeSider you have
established an apical preparation of 25 and a 06 or 08 taper that creates a
shape that allows the intimate fit of a medium gutta percha point. EDS
recommends the use of the EZ-Fill Obturation System (EDS Cat No.
1600-00 or 1605-00).
Note if used manually:
Use in a wrist watch winding motion. Never use in a
push-pull stroke
which tends to block canals and drive debris over the apex. Clockwise
rotation engages the dentin and counterclockwise rotation disengages
from the dentin. If significant resistance is met when rotating into the
tooth do not force it further. Use a wrist watch winding motion to engage
and disengage until the apex is reached.
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