endodontics instruments

endo ice: checks pulp vitality

endodontic explorer: locates canals

RC prep: lubricates files so they don't get stuck in the canals

apex locator: locates apex

glick: paddle end- when hot removes excess gutta percha; plugger end- condenses gutta percha

hedstrom file: cleans and contours canal walls (sharp twist)

rubber stop: prevents file from perforating the apex

gates-glidden bur: enlarges canals (looks like spear)

irrigating syringe: cleans/flushes out debris from canal

absorbant paper points: drys canal before gutta percha placement

gutta percha: fills canals COMPLETION OF RCT

sealer: seals canal and fills voids

spreader: creates room for more gutta percha in canals

millimeter ruler: measures endo files

lentulo spiral: places sealer in the canal (looks like a spring)

K-type file: cleans and contours canal walls (round twist)

reamer file: enlarges canals (looks like K-file, looser twist)

broach: removes pulp tissue from canal