About the product
Get to know FANTA AF-PLUGGER
Material and Design
- Tip Materials: "One working tip is made of flexible Nickel-Titanium (Ni-Ti) alloy." "The other working tip is made of Stainless Steel."
- Ni-Ti Tip Features: "The flexible Ni-Ti tip is designed for adaptability in narrow and curved canals."
- Stainless Steel Tip Features: "The stainless steel tip provides rigidity, suitable for condensation."
- Length Markings: "Both tips include visible length markings to aid in accurate depth control."
- Handle Design: "The instrument handle is designed for manual grip and includes ISO color coding for size recognition."
- Maintenance Note: "The instrument can be wiped with alcohol for disinfection purposes."
Specifications and Sizes
- Taper Information: "The tips are available with two tapers: 2% (0.02) for Stainless Steel tips and 3% (0.03) for Ni-Ti tips."
- Individual Sizes (Double-ended, by ISO color):
- Size #1 (Green): "Ni-Ti Tip Diameter: 0.35mm with 0.03 taper." "Stainless Steel Tip Diameter: 0.70mm with 0.02 taper."
- Size #2 (Black): "Ni-Ti Tip Diameter: 0.40mm with 0.03 taper." "Stainless Steel Tip Diameter: 0.80mm with 0.02 taper." Size #3 (Orange):
- Size #3 (Orange): "Ni-Ti Tip Diameter: 0.50mm with 0.03 taper." "Stainless Steel Tip Diameter: 1.00mm with 0.02 taper."
- Size #4 (Blue): "Ni-Ti Tip Diameter: 0.60mm with 0.03 taper." "Stainless Steel Tip Diameter: 1.20mm with 0.02 taper."
- Packaging: "Available individually or in an assorted box containing one of each size (#1, #2, #3, and #4), totaling 4 pieces per box."
Clinical Characteristics
- Obturation Technique: "Specifically designed to facilitate the vertical condensation technique for gutta-percha, aiming for a dense and well-adapted root canal filling."
- Canal Adaptation: "The flexible Ni-Ti tip allows for effective condensation in complex canal anatomies, including narrow and significantly curved canals." "The stainless steel tip provides the necessary stiffness for condensation in more accessible or wider canal sections."
- Versatility: "The double-ended design, offering two different plugger sizes on a single instrument, provides clinical versatility and may streamline the obturation process by reducing instrument changes."
- Precision and Safety: "Length markings on the tips aid in precise depth control during condensation, helping to prevent over-condensation or extrusion of material."
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Answers to your questions and inquiries about the product
What is the primary purpose of the FANTA AF-PLUGGER?
The FANTA AF-PLUGGER is a hand instrument primarily designed for the vertical condensation of gutta-percha during root canal obturation procedures, aiming to create a dense and well-adapted filling.”
What materials are the working tips made from, and what is the advantage of using two different materials?
“The AF-PLUGGER features two working tips: one made of flexible Nickel-Titanium (Ni-Ti) alloy and the other of Stainless Steel. The flexible Ni-Ti tip is designed for adaptability and effective condensation in narrow and curved canals, while the stainless steel tip provides the necessary rigidity for condensation in more accessible or wider canal sections.”
How does the instrument assist with accurate depth control and size identification?
“Each working tip includes visible length markings to aid in precise depth control during condensation. The instrument handle is also equipped with ISO standard color marking, which corresponds to specific tip sizes, allowing for easy identification.”
What are the tapers for the Ni-Ti and Stainless Steel tips?
“The Ni-Ti tips have a 0.03 (3%) taper, and the Stainless Steel tips have a 0.02 (2%) taper.”
How many sizes are available for the AF-PLUGGER, and how is it typically packaged?
The AF-PLUGGER is available in four distinct sizes (#1, #2, #3, #4), each corresponding to a specific color (Green, Black, Orange, Blue). It can be purchased individually or in an assorted box containing one of each size, totaling 4 pieces per box.”
What is the benefit of the AF-PLUGGER's double-ended design?
“The double-ended design, offering two different plugger sizes and material properties (Ni-Ti and Stainless Steel) on a single instrument, provides clinical versatility. This may streamline the obturation process by reducing the need to switch between multiple instruments, adapting to various canal anatomies and condensation needs.”
How should the FANTA AF-PLUGGER be disinfected or cleaned after use?
“The instrument can be wiped with alcohol for disinfection purposes, as indicated in the product information.”
Brand or manufacturer
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Company Fanta Dental
Fanta Dental (also known as Fanta Dental Materials Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in high-precision endodontic solutions such as endodontic files, gutta-percha, paper points, irrigation needles, and organizer systems. Headquartered in Shanghai’s West Tai Lake Medical Industrial Park (with an address in Xuhui District), the company originated in 2014 with a focus on endodontics, offering one-stop R&D and direct sales services to enhance precision and convenience in clinical practice. Over time, Fanta has rolled out an extensive product portfolio—including AF Rotary, C-Path Rotary, F One systems, Blue S One, AF BABY Rotary files, among others—garnering a reputation for innovation and quality, with patented technologies such as Flat-Side design and S-shaped cross-sections to optimize performance and preserve dentine