US Elite Posterior Root Canal Plugger 5/7 Firm-Grip Hollow Handle

• Compaction of Filling Materials: After the root canal has been cleaned, shaped, and disinfected, the plugger is used to compact the root canal filling material (typically gutta-percha or other resilon-based materials) into the prepared canal. Proper compaction ensures a tight seal, which is crucial for preventing bacterial reinfection.
• Condensation: The plugger helps in condensing the filling material vertically (apically) and laterally, which minimizes voids and ensures that the canal is filled uniformly and thoroughly.
• Apical Seal: The 1/3 plugger is especially useful in achieving a tight apical seal, which is vital for the success of the root canal procedure in preventing bacterial penetration from the apex of the root into the periapical tissues.
• Support for Lateral Compaction: In some cases, the plugger is also used to help in lateral condensation of the filling material, ensuring that the material flows to the outer walls of the canal.