Reamers in dentistry: types, photos, prices, characteristics reamers

In dentistry for most endodontic procedures in the area of root canals reamers are used.

Reamers are endodontic instruments that are used for obturation, treatment and expansion of root canals (CC).

Varieties of the instrument

Depending on the function, rimmers are used:

• to expand the orifices of root canals;
• tools for passing the QC.

To expand

2 types are used:

1. Peeso reamer used for direct channels. This model is available in 6 sizes, which is a long blunt spear.
2. Beutelrock Reamer B2 used for cavities of various shapes. Differs from the previous type in flexibility.

For passing

For the passage of the channels, K-reamers are used. The first letter is taken from the name of the company, whose specialists were the first to come up with the idea of ​​turning these tools by a maximum of 0.5 turns.

Popular modifications:

1. K-Reamer - the classic version. Small sizes of the model are made, as a rule, from a tetrahedral wire, and large ones from a triangular one.
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2. K-Flexoreamer used for curved canals. Mechanical action occurs due to a large number of spiral steps and a decrease in the step itself.
3. K-Flexoreamer golden medium differs from the previous one only in size. Used for wide and long canals. There is only one drawback in this case: unnecessary expenditure of funds.
4. Pathfinder necessary for work in narrowed canals.
5. Farside and Deepstar used for complicated penetration into the oral cavity. As a rule, they have small work surfaces and handles.

Features of popular types of tools in tabular form:

View	Peculiarities
K-file	a large number of turns
K-flexofile	flexibility; triangular section; for curved surfaces.
File Netflix	flexibility; elasticity; great value.
Hedstroem file	section in the form of a circle; cuts well; fragile instrument.
Safety Hedstroem	The same as the previous one, but it can be used for a curved surface.
S-File	2 cutting surfaces; lasting.
Rasp	Additional tool with many cutting teeth.
Gt-file	conical shape; reverse rotation; comfortable handle.

Price

List with prices of reamers (in rubles) of popular manufacturers at the end of 2018:

1. Antaeos (Germany): K-files CC + NiTi # 35 - from 460; K-Reamers # 4 from 190; Piezo / Peeso expander # 1 from 430;
2. MANI (Japan): Reamers Piezo / Reamers Peeso No. 6 from 400; Reamers # 15 from 180; K-files # 25 from 180;
3. VDW (Germany): K-files Pro-Endo Ass No. 06-10 from 160; K-reamers Pro-Endo Ass No. 15-40 from 160; K-reamers Pro-Endo No. 06 from 170 rubles.

The instrument is selected depending on the goals and qualifications of the dental clinic staff.