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Z-Condensers – Thermocompactors

Z-Condensers – Thermocompactors

ZARC NiTi Thermocompactors for thermocompaction obturation (McSpadden technique). 5 sizes: 25, 30, 35, 40, 45. Lengths 21 and 25mm. Graduations on shank + silicone stop. Sterile in packs of 4. Can be used in hybrid techniques.

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By Stéphane Simon

The Z condensor® is inserted between the gutta cone and the canal wall

In order to obtain sufficient heat to plasticize the gutta-percha, the Z-Condensor® must be operated at a speed of 8,000 rpm with high torque.

For complete obturation of the canal system, bring the instrument to a distance of 2 mm from the apex of the canal that has already been prepared. The penetration depth of the Z-Condensor® can be checked using the graduations marked on the instrument shaft or using the silicone stop.

1) Establish the working length and apical stop of the root canal.

2) Insert the gutta-percha tip and the Z-Condensor® into the canal, and press the Z-Condensor® against the gutta-percha.

3) Lower the Z-Condensor® into the channel, rotating it continuously (clockwise).

4) When the gutta percha is very plastic, slowly remove the Z-Condensor® from the canal, while keeping it in continuous rotation.

The Z Condensor can also be used for sealing with the “mixed” technique. Lateral condensation with three cones and thermo-compaction

Technical description of the product

Description

Simplified 3D Obturation by Thermocompaction

The Z-Condensor is a rotary NiTi instrument specially designed for the thermocompaction technique, also known as the McSpadden technique. Its continuous rotation generates heat through friction, which softens and plasticizes the gutta-percha directly in the canal, thus promoting homogeneous and three-dimensional obturation of the canal anatomy.

Usable alone or in a mixed technique The Z-Condensor can be used in pure thermocompaction, but also as part of a mixed technique combining cold lateral condensation (with 3 cones) followed by thermocompaction. This flexibility makes it an instrument suitable for many obturation protocols.

Usage Protocol

  1. Determine the working length and apical stop of the canal
  2. Insert the gutta-percha cone then the Z-Condensor into the canal
  3. Advance the Z-Condensor into the canal with continuous clockwise rotation
  4. When the gutta-percha is very plastic, slowly withdraw the instrument while maintaining continuous rotation

The depth of penetration can be controlled using the engraved graduations on the instrument shaft or with the silicone stop.

Flexible NiTi — adapted to canal curvatures Made of Nickel-Titanium alloy, the Z-Condensor adapts to the curvatures of the canal without risk of deformation, ensuring safe progression even in complex anatomies.

Technical Description

Characteristic Value
Material NiTi (Nickel-Titanium)
Technique Thermocompaction — McSpadden
Available sizes 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45
Available lengths 21mm / 25mm
Depth markers Graduations on shaft + silicone stop
Packaging Sterile blister pack of 4 instruments
Sterility Sterile
Mixed technique Compatible with lateral condensation + thermocompaction
Manufacturing China — distributed by ZARC (Spain)

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