Vitro canal and isthmus debris removal of the selfadjusting file. The selfadjusting file saf represents a paradigm shift in modern endodontics. The saf is the first endodontic file with a hollow tube and not. Machado ag, guilherme bps, provenzano jc, marcelianoalves mf, gonc.
Pdf a primary aim of root canal treatment is to completely clean and. The saf system is a shaping and cleaning system designed for minimally invasive endodontic treatment. Selfadjusting file the saf is a hollow file designed as an elastically compressible, thinwalled pointed cylinder that is composed of a nickeltitanium lattice. Respecting the root canal anatomya new concept of endodontic files and its implementation zvi metzger, dmd, ehud teperovich, dmd, raviv zary, dmd, raphaela cohen, dmd, and rafael hof, msc eng. The selfadjustingfile is a step forward with regard to the objective of rct. The system consists of a self adjusting file operated with a special rdt handpiecehead and an irrigation pump either the vatea pump or the allinone endostation unit, see below that delivers a continuous flow of irrigant through the hollow file. Pdf effects of preparation with the selfadjusting file. One of the main objectives of root canal preparation is to shape and clean the root canal system effectively whilst maintaining the original configuration without. Endodontic management of cshaped root canal system of mandibular first molar by using a modified technique of self adjusting file system. Perspectives on a new endodontic technique robert block dds, ms, facds paul supan dds, ma, mph, fagd adolph bushell dds, facd, ficd introduction the self adjusting file saf system is a new approach to shaping root canal systems, which does not use solid metal files.
The saf is used as a single instrument to achieve complete 3d root canal cleaning and shaping in a minimally invasive way. Dental anomalies, root canal treatment, rotary endodontics. Nevertheless, both the oldest and the newest systems all use. Endodontic management of cshaped root canal system of.
Redent nova s flagship product is the self adjusting file saf system, an innovative minimallyinvasive endodontic technology for simultaneous 3d shaping, cleaning and agitation. Ozkan adiguzel dicle university, faculty of dentistry, department of endodontics, diyarbak. The saf system is a breakthrough in endodontic instrumentation, based on the concept of adapting the file to the root canal rather than shaping the canal according to. Respecting the root canal anatomya new concept of endodontic files and its implementation. Effects of preparation with the self adjusting file, trushape and xpendo shaper systems, and a supplementary step with xpendo finisher r on. Consequently, the new concept of minimally invasive 3d endodontics has. The saf is a hollow file designed as an elastically compressible, thinwalled pointed cylinder that is composed of a nickeltitanium lattice. Design features of rotary instruments in endodontics introduction the fundamental aim of endodontic treatment is to prevent or cure apical periodontitis.
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