Dia-X Rotary File System

Consultants’ Comments

• “The files shaped and prepared canals with ease. They are very flexible in the apical third.”
• “This system has enabled me to increase the overall quality of my endodontics.”
• “Files cut smoothly and efficiently and are fracture-resistant.”
• “Easy instrumentation and numbered file sequence. I liked the simplicity.”
• “Files have notches every mm which engages the stopper and is a base for the apex locator.”
• “Gutta percha points are an excellent fit in the prepared canals.”
• “A relatively small number of files are required to get the job done.”
• “The gutta percha points are numbered differently than the files – confusing.”
• “This is a different nomenclature for file usage – I really had to think about how to use it the first couple of times.”

Clinical Tip

• Use for cases with canal curvature

Evaluation Highlights

• File system for shaping and preparing root canals.
• Sequentially numbered files.
• Flexible files.
• Shapes curved and calcified canals.
• Files are corrosion-resistant and autoclavable.
• Matching gutta percha points.

Unique Features

• Matching gutta percha points.
• Flat non-cutting tip.
• Convex triangular cross-section, reducing rotational friction and contact with the canal wall.

Indications

• Good centering ability, following the original canal shape
• Curved canals
• Calcified canals

Description

Dia-X Rotary File System consists of a series of flexible, heat-treated, nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary files used for debris removal and shaping of root canals. The files are designed for effective instrumentation of calcified and curved canals and incorporate a flat non-cutting tip to efficiently remove debris and soft tissue. The progressively decreasing taper enhances their flexibility, and the convex triangular cross-section reduces rotational friction and contact with the canal wall. In addition, the 11 mm handle provides for accessibility. The files are coated for corrosion resistance and autoclavable. Dia-X Rotary File System consists of a box with a DX file 19 mm in length, and Dia-X files in sizes D1 through D5 in 21 mm or 25 mm lengths. DX files are used for coronal shaping and Dia-X D1 through D5 files are used to shape the canals. Dia-ProT ™ gutta percha points and Dia-ProT ™ paper points are available that match the D3, D4 and D5 files.