Question 158 · LDEK · Access and canal preparation

The technique of root canal preparation based on a 90°-180° clockwise rotation of the instrument and then a 120°-180°counterclockwise rotation is called:

  1. A. anticurvature filing technique.
  2. B. circumferential filing technique.
  3. C. reaming technique.
  4. D. filing technique.
  5. E. balanced force technique.
Hint

This technique balances a clockwise engaging rotation with a counterclockwise cutting rotation under apical pressure to keep the file centred.

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