Pluggers & Spreaders

Endodontic Pluggers and Spreaders

Endodontic pluggers and spreaders condense gutta-percha inside the root canal. Spreaders have pointed tips for lateral condensation; pluggers have flat tips for vertical condensation.

Products in This Category

• ISO sized spreader: Tapered spreader sized to ISO standards for lateral condensation.
• ISO sized plugger: Flat-tipped plugger for vertical condensation.
• Dual endodontic plugger: Two plugger sizes on one handle.
• Single endodontic plugger: Single-ended plugger.
• Endodontic instrument with plugger: Combination instrument for placing and condensing material.

How to Choose Endodontic Pluggers and Spreaders

• Match instrument size to the master cone and canal taper.
• Choose lateral (spreader) or vertical (plugger) technique.
• Check that tips are smooth and free of burrs.
• Confirm the manufacturer’s documentation and certifications, and follow a proper cleaning and sterilization guide.

Related Dental Instruments

Use with an endodontic heat carrier for warm vertical technique and see all endodontic instruments.

FAQs

What is the difference between a plugger and a spreader?

A spreader has a pointed tip and condenses gutta-percha laterally; a plugger has a flat tip and condenses it vertically.

What does ISO sized mean?

ISO sizing means the instrument tip matches standard file sizes, so it fits canals shaped with those files.

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