Waldent Professional K-File

Stainless Steel Hand K-File

Waldent Professional K File is manufactured by twisting or grinding a square or triangular tapered shaft so that the cutting edges are almost perpendicular to the long axis of the instrument. They are designed with four cutting edges & a 60° tip with a 135° cutting angle with good cutting ability.

This together with its tight spiral ensure a safe preparation.

With a more refined cutting edge and a square cross-section, these files last up to 8-10 endodontic cases.

INDICATION :

• For cleaning and shaping of canals.
• Negotiating the canals with hand files prior to using rotary files.
• It can be used as a pre-bent file in curved canals.

ADVANTAGES

• Sharp and mirror-like finishing edge.
• Its hard-fiber stainless steel prevents corrosion after repeated cleaning and sterilization.
• Have less separation potential.
• Have the potential to bypass obstruction with great ease.
• Provide Smooth Tactile Feel during Instrumentation.
• Used with rasping, pulling motion, or watch winding motion.
• Tighter flutes, with more in number when compared to the reamer.
• Handles are made up of medical grade plastic, ISO color-coded &; numbered according to size.
• Blades are made of a special stainless steel alloy, which allows a high degree of elasticity & tensile strength.
• Inactive pilot tip.
• K file is the strongest of the hand file.