SurgiWorld – Angled Apical Plugger, 1.5mm

Clinical Use

The Angled Apical Plugger, 1.5mm, is a standard size angled plugger for mid-canal compaction.

Design and Handling

The angle allows a clear view of the tip under a microscope or dental loupes, and the 1.5mm diameter fits the middle third of most canals. The flat tip delivers pressure evenly across the filling material.

It is a general-purpose size that most endodontic sets include.

Choosing and Using a Plugger

Vertical compaction works best when the plugger is sized to the canal. Try the plugger in the canal before obturation to confirm it reaches the depth you need without binding on the walls, and mark it with a stop if you want to control the depth. A plugger that is too large will stop short, and one that is too small will not push the material against the walls.

Clean the tip between insertions so filling material does not stick to it, and check the tips for bending or wear after each case.

Most endodontic sets carry several plugger sizes, from fine apical tips to wide coronal ones, because compaction usually moves from small to large as the filling is built up toward the canal orifice. Keeping the full range on hand means the right size is always at the chair.

Material and Sterilization

Made from medical grade stainless steel. Autoclavable for repeated sterilization cycles. Clean and dry the instrument after each use, and check the working ends for wear or damage before it goes into the pouch.

Product Features

• Angled plugger with a 1.5mm tip
• For mid-canal compaction
• Angle gives clear visibility under loupes or microscope
• Flat tip for even pressure
• General-purpose size
• Medical grade stainless steel, autoclavable