Reamer: Design & Structure

A reamer is manufactured from a triangular or square steel wire that is twisted to give the typical shape of a reamer. The angle between the long-axis and the cutting blade is small, which is why preparation by reamer is effective only in rotating motion.

The tip of the instrument is cutting which makes a reamer suitable for the preparation of straight canals only without the risk of ledging.

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