The endodontic motors are devices designed to facilitate the endodontic process, since they allow the use of mechanically driven files. This allows the endodontist a greater speed and convenience in the preparation of the endodontic canals. The endodontic motors are composed of a central body that controls the device, a micro motor, a contraangulo to which the different files are adapted, and sometimes a pedal that allows us to control the different functions with the foot.
All the major brands of endodontic products have their automatic file system and their endodontic motor, so they recommend using their own motor. But the endodontic motors are completely independent of the file system that we use, so we can use any endodontic motor with any file system (except files of reciprocal movement, which must be used with motors that support this function, as we will explain later).
There are many brands that have endodontic motors, such as Maillefer, Sybronendo, VDW Zipperer or Mariotti . Any of them can offer us endodontic motors that will allow us to perform our endodontic procedures with guarantees, but before deciding which one to choose, we must take into account a series of important points.
The most important points when choosing a endodontic motor.
- Available programs: Endodontic motors usually have pre-installed file sequences of their own brand, so if we are clear that we are going to work only with a file system, we should consider buying the same manufacturer's motor.
- Wireless or with pedal:There are endodontic motors that are controlled from the same handpiece, as is the case of Tri Auto ZX2 and others such as the Silver Motor or the Bader Endodontic Motor that are controlled from a pedal. This can be a factor that makes us decide between one or the other.
- Continuous or reciprocation: All endodontic motors have the function of continuous rotational motion, so that they all can use files designed for this type of continuous movement ( Pathfile Files Endodontics , Protaper Files Endodontics , etc.) but only some engines have the Reciprocal movement function, which Reciproc files or Wave One files need.
Adaptive movement developed by Sybronendo for endodontics.
Main motors with reciprocating motion:
If you plan to use any of the alternating motion file systems, you should decide on a motor that allows alternating or reciprocating rotation, such as those listed below:
Los motores que permiten giro alterno o movimiento recíproco son:
The most updated endodontic motors have the function of alternate or reciprocating rotation, so they are most recommended to use for the ease of use that saves time. They also allow safe and efficient preparation of the ducts. You can even purchase endodontic motors that include files, paper tips and other complementary materials and instruments. Visit to learn more about the link Endodontic motors kit.
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