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The Obtura StandardBacked by over 25 years of clinical performance, the Obtura III MAX is the preferred instrument for all backfill procedures. And with the introduction of the Obtura MAXPACK to our complete line of endodontic products, this combination will save you TIME and MONEY during obturation.

Bobby Mallik, DMD – Bridgewater, NJ

Obtura Spartan enhances my endodontic success with their continued commitment to introducing the finest instruments and materials available for endodontic care. But what sets this company apart is their commitment to the customer. I have always recieved prompt and courteous service, if there has ever been a question or an order difficulty, Obtura Spartan has gone the extra mile to satisfy my needs as a busy endodontist in private practice. I have used Obtura Spartan products consistently for over seven years and will continue to for many more.

BENEFITS OF THE OBTURA MAXPACK HEAT SOURCE: • Convenient, cordless design allows any operatory to become your endo operatory saving you time and reducing your need to purchase multiple pieces of equipment • Create an endodontic post space, remove excess gutta percha during lateral condensation, or compact gutta percha to prepare for warm gutta percha injection techniques, all with one device • Confidence in quality. Backed by Obtura Spartan Endodontics comprehensive one-year warranty

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: • Four temperature presets ranging from 150°C to 230°C • Lightweight, weighing only 2.22 ounces • Six slots for heat pluggers and ergonomic grip allows operation in any quadrant of the mouth • Safety: Auto shut-off after 10 minutes of downtime • High quality Lithium Ion battery minimizes downtime for charging

The Obtura MaxPack

BENEFITS OF THE OBTURA III MAX: • Easily fills root canals with warm gutta percha in seconds for MAXimum obturation success • Control the speed of gutta percha extrusion with the ergonomic handpiece design for superior tactile sensation • Cartridge-Free operation resulting in low cost per canal

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: • Thermal protector designed for patient safety • Lightweight, ergonomic handpiece design reduces hand and wrist fatigue • Unmatched 2 year warranty

The Obtura III Max®

Obturation AccessoriesS-Kondensers

BENEFITS OF OUR S-Kondensers:

• Obtura S-Kondensers each feature nickel-titanium ends for apical compaction in curved canals and flat, stainless steel ends for coronal compaction in one instrument

• Available in ISO color coded sizes individually, or in sets of 3, the S-Kondensers are appropriately configured for any canal anatomy

BENEFITS OF EACH TYPE:• Points: Obtura Gutta Percha Points are available in non- standard sizes for increased flexibility in all root canal sizes to support lateral or warm gutta percha delivery techniques

• Pellets: Obtura Gutta Percha Pellets are available in Regular Flow, Soft Flow and Resilon™ type materials to compliment nearly all pellet based gutta percha delivery systems

Gutta Percha Points, Pellets & Flow 150

BENEFITS OF OUR Applicator Needles:

• 3 sizes of applicator needles: 20, 23, and 25 gauge

• Available in 6-packs or bulk quantities

Applicator Needles

25/.05Diameter/Taper

25/.03 60/.12 55/.10 55/.08 55/.06 45/.04 40/.04 35/.04 30/.04 HotTesting

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MaxPack AccessoriesObtura Spartan Pluggers

BENEFITS OF OUR PLUGGERS:

• Color coded ISO standard sizes make plugger recognition easy and reduce chair time

• Flexible, tempered stainless steel pluggers navigate curved canals smoothly providing heat to gutta percha in the most apical region

• Autoclaveable for multiple uses reducing inventory needs

A split-tooth model with artificially created intracanal wall defects was used to compare three gutta-percha (GP) obturation

techniques, cold lateral, warm lateral, and warm vertical. The techniques were evaluated and compared based on defect

replication quality as a function of defect location and size. The obturations were evaluated on an ordinal scale, 0 to 4, based

on how much each defect was replicated. There was a statistically significantly better result with both warm techniques

compared to cold lateral obturation, while there was no significant difference between the warm obturation techniques.

ABSTRACT:

Clinical Research Study #1STUDY #1: A COMPARISON OF THREE GUTTA-PERCHA OBTURATION TECHNIQUES TO

REPLICATE CANAL IRREGULARITIES

Journal of Endodontics: Volume 32, Issue 8 , Pages 762-765, August 2006 - Authors: Jake Collins, BS, MS, Mary P. Walker, DDS, PhD, James Kulild, DDS, MS, Charles Lee, DDSPII: S0099-2399(05)00038-5 - doi:10.1016/j.joen.2005.10.001 - © 2006 American Association of Endodontists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare quantitatively the density of standard cold lateral gutta-percha compaction

and warm vertical compaction by using the continuous wave of condensation technique. Forty transparent acrylic blocks with

30-degree, curved root canals were instrumented using Gates Glidden burs and Profile 0.06 taper rotary nickel-titanium files in

a crown-down manner. The blocks were weighed and randomly assigned to two evenly distributed groups. Group A was

obturated with the cold lateral-compaction technique using medium-fine, gutta-percha accessory points until the canal was

completely filled. Group B was obturated with the continuous wave of condensation technique until the canal was completely

filled. The blocks were weighed again after obturation. Data were analyzed using a two-sample t test at the 5% significance level.

Results demonstrated that the continuous wave of condensation technique resulted in a significantly greater density compared

with cold lateral compaction. Warm vertical compaction using the continuous wave of condensation technique in acrylic blocks

resulted in a greater gutta-percha fill by weight compared with standard cold lateral compaction.Journal of Endodontics: Volume 31, Issue 1 , Pages 37-39, January 2005 - Authors: Christopher S. Lea, DDS, Michael J. Apicella, DDS, Pete Mines, DDS, Peter P. Yancich, DDS, M. Harry Parker, DDS, MSPII: S0099-2399(05)60045-3 - doi:10.1097/01.DON.0000129037.75547.80 - © 2005 The American Association of Endodontists. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

ABSTRACT:

STUDY #2: COMPARISON OF THE OBTURATION DENSITY OF COLD LATERAL COMPACTION VERSUS WARM VERTICAL COMPACTION USING THE CONTINUOUS WAVE OF CONDENSATION TECHNIQUE

Clinical Research Study #2

The Obtura TechniqueDOWN PACK BACK FILL

Plugger SelectionOnce the canal has been dried, select the heater plugger that stops within 3-5mm from the working length of the canal without binding

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Master Cone SelectionOnce the root canal has been shaped properly, choose an appropriate master gutta percha cone

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Apical Obturation - IIAllow the gutta percha to cool, apply a 1 second burst of heat to withdraw the plugger from the root canal, and gently compact the remaining gutta percha with a small hand plugger

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Master Cone CompactionPlace the master gutta percha cone, coated with sealer, in the canal and sear it off with the Obtura Maxpack at the orifice, lightly compacting the gutta percha with a stainless steel plugger at the orifice

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Apical Obturation - IActivate the Maxpack heating unit and down-pack the gutta percha to your predetermined length

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Disclaimer: Obtura Spartan Endodontics products are not available in all markets. To confirm availability, please contact your local Obtura Sales Representative. This technique sheet is to be used as a guideline and the clinician’s judgment is paramount as each case is unique. Obtura Spartan recommends that the clinician practices all techniques on extracted teeth or practice instruments prior to providing care for patients. The basis for any successful obturation technique is an effectively cleaned and shaped canal system. Cases courtesy of Garrett M. Guess, DDS. La Jolla, CA.

Insert the Obtura III MAX needle into the canal and pull the trigger to backfill with gutta percha to the canal orifice

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You may choose to continue backfilling until the canal is sufficiently filled or enough gutta percha is present to create a post space

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Product Listing

Obtura III MAX Obtura III MAX

Obtura III MAX Handpiece

Obtura Power Supply

Obtura Accessory Kit

Obtura III MAX Multi-tool

Obtura Needle Nut Wrench

Obtura III MAX Thermal Protectors

Obtura Plunger Seal Assembly

Obtura III MAX Plunger Shaft w/ Seal

Obtura III MAX Handpiece Bushing

Obtura Heater Reamer Tool

Obtura Cleaning Brushes

Obtura Cleaning Kit

20 Ga. Needles (6 Pack)

20 Needles (Bulk Pack)

20 Needles (Double Bulk Pack)

23 Ga. Needles (6 Pack)

23 Ga. Needles (Bulk Pack)

23 Ga. Needles (Double Bulk Pack)

25 Ga. Needles (6 Pack)

25 Ga. Needles (Bulk Pack)

Combo Double Bulk Pack

Touch 'N Heat Model 5004

T&H Standard Anterior Tip

T&H Standard Posterior Tip

T&H Narrow Anterior Tip

T&H Narrow Posterior Tip

T&H Spoon Tip

T&H Hot Pulp Test Tip

Obtura MaxPack

MaxPack Main Device

MaxPack Charging Console

MaxPack Battery

Obtura Spartan Spreader (Narrow) - 25/.03

Obtura Spartan Spreader (Standard) - 25/.05

Obtura Spartan Plugger Stand - Black (Holds 6)

Obtura Spartan Plugger Protector Sleeve (Bag of 10)

MaxPack Power Cord

MaxPack Battery Enclosure

MaxPack AC 12V 1620mAH Adapter

Obtura Spartan 30/.04 taper Plugger

Obtura Spartan 35/.04 taper Plugger

Obtura Spartan 40/.04 taper Plugger

Obtura Spartan 45/.04 taper Plugger

Obtura Spartan 55/.06 taper Plugger

Obtura Spartan 55/.08 taper Plugger

Obtura Spartan 55/.10 taper Plugger

Obtura Spartan 60/.12 taper Plugger

Obtura Spartan Hot Testing Tip

System B Model 1005

System B Handpiece

Buch Plugger Xtra Fne .04

Buch Plugger Fine .06

Buch Plugger Fne-Med .08

Buch Plugger Med .10

Buch Plugger Med-Lrg .12

Buch Pluggers Set of 5

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Condensers

Gutta Percha

Touch ‘N Heat

System B

Gutta-Percha, Box of 100 pcs

Flow 150 Gutta-Percha, 100 pcs

Gutta-Percha Points Fine-Fine

Gutta-Percha Points Med-Fine

Gutta-Percha Points Fine

Gutta-Percha Points Fine-Med

Gutta-Percha Points Med

Gutta-Percha Points Med-Large

S-Kondenser 40-80

S-Kondenser 50-100

S-Kondenser 60-120

S-Kondenser Set of 3Obturation Needles

Obtura MaxPack

Obtura Spartan Pluggers