EndoPilotEndodontic motor, apex locator and obturation system all in one for an efficient and safe preparation of the root canal

As at September 2011

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EndoPilot For an efficient and safe preparation of the root canal

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EndoPilot | 3

EndoPilot For an efficient and safe preparation of the root canal

This torque and speed controlled endo-dontic motor ensures an efficient prepara-tion of the root canal. It is provided with an ultra-modern integrated apex locator which allows an exact, real-time determi-nation of the length, thus ensuring com-plete safety and full control of the actual position of the file at all times.

The EndoPilot is provided with a pre-pro-grammed file library containing the param-eters of the AlphaKite and EasyShape files and other commonly used file systems. The operator has the option to develop individually adapted sequences and to save them. A patented file management tool monitors the wear of each file by automatically recording important wear-related parameters such as speed, torque and duration of use.

To finish off the treatment, a three dimensional, tightly sealed filling can be achieved with the warm, vertical conden-sation technique. The DownPack module is used for filling the apical third, whereas the central and upper third are thermo plastically filled with the BackFill pistol.

The EndoPilot is provided with a large, easy-to-read touch screen which guides the operator through the menu. Like that, all functions can be found quickly and eas-ily. The EndoPilot is designed according to a modular construction. The system can therefore be expanded at any time.

Advantages:

• Endodontic motor, apex locator and obturation system all in one.

• Fully insulated motor and contra-angle

• File management tool to monitor the wear of each file

• Modular construction of the system

• Clearly laid out menu with easy-to-use touch screen

• Can be updated to allow for future technical developments

Ingenious complete solution: Perfect combination of an endodontic motor, an apex locator and an obturation system

4 | EndoPilot – Endodontic motor

This powerful, torque and speed controlled endodontic motor ensures a comfortable, economic and safe preparation of the root canal. It is provided with coloured LED lights indicating the direction of rotation, the torque limit and the position of the apex.

Once the preset torque has been reached, the twist-function prevents jamming of the file by performing alternating movements to the left and to the right. This torque lim-iting function is equally effective when the motor rotates in anti-clockwise direction. This is why, when rotating in clockwise direction, the motor works with maximally 80% of its nominal torque, to ensure that another 20% are available for reverse operation.

The EndoPilot motor is also provided with a torque limiting function when approach-ing the apex. This function limits the cutting efficiency of the file in the apical region and ensures continuous evacua-tion of chips from the root canal. At this point, many other motors will switch to reverse operation, which will lead to the debris being conveyed towards the apex. The endodontic motor shows equally intel-ligent behaviour when the apex has been reached: even then, it does not switch to anticlockwise rotation, but stops briefly before it carefully reassumes clockwise rotation.

The EndoPilot is prepared for a recipro-cal power system. This function can be activated by a special code. After that, the operator can save various different move-ment profiles.

The endodontic motorSafety and efficiency thanks to state-of-the-art technique

EndoPilot Assembly

EndoPilot Preparation

EndoPilot Additional options concerning preparation

Apex locator – EndoPilot | 5

This fully insulated electric contra-angle was especially developed for use in endo-dontics. In combination with this contra-angle, the integrated apex locator allows an exact, real-time determination of the length during preparation. The operator is always in full control of the current posi-tion of the file. He can therefore work in complete safety. The contra-angle directs the signal of the apex locator directly to the file, thus eliminating the need for annoying file contact bows. Thanks to the complete insulation of the motor and the contra-angle, measuring errors, for exam-ple caused by contact with the mucosa, are excluded.

The precise electronic measurement of the length is carried out according to the impulse measurement technique within a fraction of the usual time. Thanks to the most advanced micro processor techno-logy with 10-bit resolution, the preparation length can be determined with precision. The instant analysis of the signal allows the apex to be measured in real time dur-ing preparation.

The depth of the preparation can be changed by simply moving the marker (cross bar on the apex indicator) on the touch display.

The apex locator can even be used – with-out endodontic motor – to determine the preparation length with manual files in combination with a file clamp.

All functions of the EndoPilot are selected on the clearly laid-out touch display which can be used with intuition. The input takes place directly on the display.

A gentle touch of your finger tip is enough to make the EndoPilot automatically choose the next file within the chosen file sequence.

The apex locatorFull control thanks to precise, real-time determination of the length

6 | EndoPilot – File library | MyFile

The file library – preset parameters of commonly used file systems

MyFile – develop and save your own individual sequence

The EndoPilot is provided with a file library containing the parameters (i.e. speed, torque etc.) of the AlphaKite and EasyShape files and other commonly used file systems.

The file library can easily be updated by installing new file systems. The memory capacity of the EndoPilot is sufficient to store 1000 different files and their respec-tive parameters.

The function “MyFile” allows the operator to develop individually adapted sequences and to save these. To do this, individual files and their parameters can be taken from the file library and combined as required. The new sequence can then be saved under “MyFile”. The speed and torque are automatically imported from the file library. The user is of course free to change the preset speed and torque values as necessary.

EndoPilot MyFile –Creation of an individually

adapted sequence

File management – EndoPilot | 7

A patented file management system monitors the wear of the files by means of important criteria such as speed, torque and duration of use. These parameters are converted into a code number which indicates the wear of the file. The curva-ture of the root canal can be added as an additional criterion.

For each individual file, the dentist can set a limit value triggering off a “file alarm”. Once the code number exceeds the preset limit value, the following sign will appear on the display:

File-alarm – Renew file

The determined wear-related data remain saved even when the device is switched off. They will show up once again when the file is used the next time. A total of up to six boxes of files with an unlimited num-ber of different files can be managed.

The file management – automatic recognition of the wear of the files

EndoPilot file wear management

8 | EndoPilot – Obturation

The objective of each endodontic treat-ment is a tightly sealed filling of the prepared root canal. With the EndoPilot comfort plus, a three dimensional, tightly sealed filling can be achieved with the warm, vertical condensation technique.

The DownPack handpiece is used for fill-ing the apical third, whereas the central and coronal third are thermo plastically filled with the BackFill pistol. The light, slim DownPack handpiece is easy to han-dle and allows an unobstructed view of the treatment site. The heating tip heats up within seconds. The temperature can be liberally chosen on the display.

Information on the heating process is pro-vided by integrated, coloured LED lights. The heating tips are available in different sizes.

The handy BackFill pistol is intended for an optimal filling of the central and coro-nal third of the canal. It is ideally suited for controlling the flow rate of the liquid gutta-percha. Different temperatures can be chosen on the display. Thanks to the powerful control, the heating times are extremely short.

Standard gutta-percha pellets are used as filling material. Cannulae of various sizes are available to apply the liquefied gutta-percha pellets.

Obturation DownPack and BackFill for tightly sealed fillings

EndoPilotObturation

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Possible operational sequence with the DownPack and BackFill1. Fit master point into the canal to the full working length2. Shorten master point as required3. Apply sealer to the shortened master point and insert into the canal. Alternatively, the sealer can also be inserted into the canal on its own with a Lentulo spiral (fig. no. 17821 or 17825)

4. Cut the master point as close to the apical end as possi-ble with the DownPack heating tip5. Condense with a manual spreader (fig. no. 17225) or Nav-iflex spreader (fig. no. NTD11T or NTD 11T25). Alterna-tively, press the DownPack heating tip on the apical resi-due of the severed master point for approx. 2 – 3 seconds, to thermo plastically soften it. Then hold the heating tip in the same position while applying slight pres-sure. Allow the heating tip to cool down for a few seconds and use to condense the soft gutta-percha. Then reheat the heating tip very briefly (1 second) and remove from the canal immediately. The cooled-down gutta-percha remains in the apical third of the canal.

6. Fill the canal a few millimetres with the BackFill pistol and the gutta-percha pellets, from apical to coronal 7. Condense with a manual spreader8. Fill the canal with the BackFill pistol and the pellets a few more millimetres, again from apical to coronal. Condense once again with a manual spreader.

Repeat the above procedure until the canal is completely filled.

10 | EndoPilot – Advantages

• Endodontic motor, apex locator and thermo plastic obturation system all in one.

• Fully insulated motor and contra-angle

• File library with many preset file sys-tems

• Option to develop an individual sequence (MyFile)

• Torque limiting function, equally effec-tive in reverse operation

• Apex locator with impulse measure-ment

• The preparation length is manually vari-able at the apex locator

• Once the apex has been reached, the motor stops instead of switching to reverse operation, which would trans-port the chips towards the apex

• Torque reduction in the vicinity of the apex

• Patented file management tool to moni-tor the wear of the file

• Modular construction of the system

• Clearly laid out menu with easy-to-use touch screen

• Can be updated to allow for future technical developments

An alternative “comfort” version of the EndoPilot is also available. This version comes without the thermo plastic obtura-tion system, however, the obturation mod-ule can be fitted at any time.

EndoPilot motorEP0112.000.000

EndoPilot retainerEP2306.000.000

BackFill pistolEP0141.000.000

Apex cable setEP2311.000.000

DownPack handpieceEP0151.000.000

EndoPilot contra-angleEP0125.000.000

EndoPilot control unitEP0211.000.KDE

Advantages at a glance:

System overview – EndoPilot | 11

EndoPilot comfort plusEP0012.000.KDE

1 x EndoPilot control unit EP0211.000.KDE1 x EndoPilot retainer EP2306.000.0001 x EndoPilot AC/DC adapter EP2321.000.EU0 1 x EndoPilot foot switch EP2333.000.000

1 x EndoPilot contra-angle EP0125.000.0001 x EndoPilot motor EP0112.000.0001 x Apex cable set EP2311.000.0001 x Multifunctional tool EP0147.000.000

1 x BackFill pistol EP0141.000.000100 x Gutta-percha bars EP0142.000.00010 x Protective sheaths EP0143.000.0001 x Set of application needles EP0149.000.0001 x Cleaning set EP0148.000.0001 x DownPack handpiece EP0151.000.0001 x DownPack heating tip EP0152.000.504

EndoPilot comfort plusEndoPilotEndoPilot comfort plus EndoPilot comfortEP0011.000.KDE

1 x EndoPilot control unit EP0211.000.KDE1 x EndoPilot retainer EP2306.000.0001 x EndoPilot AC/DC adapter EP2321.000.EU0 1 x EndoPilot foot switch EP2333.000.000

1 x EndoPilot contra-angle EP0125.000.0001 x EndoPilot motor EP0112.000.0001 x Apex cable set EP2311.000.0001 x Multifunctional tool EP0147.000.000

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EndoPilot retainer with holder for handpieceEP2306.000.000

EndoPilot motorEP0112.000.000

Apex cable setEP2311.000.0001 x measuring cable with plug1 x lip clip1 x file clamp

EndoPilot control unit EP2110.000.KDE

EndoPilot foot switchEP2333.000.000

EndoPilot handpieceEP0125.000.000

DownPack handpieceEP0151.000.000

DownPack heating tips

EP0156.000.404 ISO 040 | Taper 04

EP0152.000.504ISO 050 | Taper 04

DownPack heating tips

EP0153.000.505ISO 050 | Taper 05

EP0154.000.507ISO 050 | Taper 07

EP0155.000.509ISO 050 | Taper 09

EP0156.000.404 ISO 040 | Taper 04

EP0152.000.504ISO 050 | Taper 04

EP0153.000.505ISO 050 | Taper 05

EP0154.000.507ISO 050 | Taper 07

EP0155.000.509ISO 050 | Taper 09

DownPack handpiece

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EndoPilot AC/DC adapterEP2321.000.EU0

Application needles for the BackFill pistolEP0144.000.020 6 needles | Ø 20 gaEP0145.000.023 6 needles | Ø 23 gaEP0146.000.025 6 needles | Ø 25 ga

Set of application needles for the BackFill pistolEP0149.000.0003 needles | Ø 23 ga3 needles | Ø 25 ga

BackFill pistolEP0141.000.000

Multifunctional tool for shaping and screwing the BackFill application needles on and offEP0147.000.000

Protective sheaths for the BackFill pistolEP0143.000.00010 sheaths/packet

Cleaning setFor the BackFill pistolEP0148.000.000

Gutta-percha barfor use in the BackFill EP0142.000.000100 bars/packet

BackFill pistol

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