Root canal treatment involves intricate dental operations that need the use of a wide range of specialised dental instruments. The procedure for root canal treatment is quite involved, and the use of specialised instruments in the right way may greatly simplify the dentist's work.

Since instruments play such a significant part in the final result of root canal therapy, having a fundamental understanding of endodontic instruments is very necessary.

The following are some of the most common root canal instruments:

Tools that are used in the process of opening

Endodontic Burs

The use of burs is the initial step in the root canal therapy process. They are the ones responsible for opening the teeth that are impacted and giving an entry point into the canal. The kind of tooth being treated and the procedure determines the form and size of the burs that are used.

Gate Drills & Peeso Reamers

They are used in the process of sculpting the orifice as well as the upper region of the canal that is located above the initial curve. In the process of root canal retreatment, they are also used for the removal of gutta-percha.

The instruments that are used for the preparation of canals

Barbed Broach

During the process of root canal therapy, barbed broaches are a helpful dental device that is used to extract the pulp. It is made from circular wires, and notches are cut into the otherwise smooth surface to create the barbs. 

Reamers

In order to perform the first stage of root canal debridement, reamers are used. The force required to cut is low yet not dangerous.

Files

There are many different categories of files. For instance, K-Files are used in the process of trimming root canals and enlarging the channel after the removal of debris using a reamer. Root canal treatment often begins with K-files, which are used to clean and widen the canals. Next, the canals are prepared for H-files, which are used to shape the canals.

Instruments that are used in the process of canal obturation

Paste Carriers (Lentulo)

In the process of treating root canals, it is used for feeding root canal sealers or cement.

Gutta Percha Filler

It is put under pressure and then filled with gutta-percha to get the desired effect. It is constructed of either nickel-titanium or stainless steel.

Gutta Percha & Absorbent Paper Points

Filling substance that is made of gutta percha points. Following the completion of the root canal preparation, the void was thoroughly cleansed before being filled with gutta percha points.

Absorbent Paper Points are made of absorbent paper that is made entirely of cotton fibre. Therefore, it has a high capacity for soaking up water. When endodontic therapy is performed, it is used for root canal cleansing.

By now, you must have become aware of the essential tools for root canal treatment.