Question 176 · LDEK · Endodontic instruments
Indicate the root canal instrument characterized by the following description: 'it is a hand, stainless steel, disposable instrument, it is manufactured from round wires, and its smooth surface is notched to form spiral spikes; the tool should be used carefully as it can get stuck in the canal and break':
- A. K File.
- B. finger spreader.
- C. Gates Glidden drill.
- D. Lentulo spiral filler.
- E. barbed broach.
Hint
Picture an instrument with barbs cut into its surface, used to remove pulp tissue rather than to shape canal walls.
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