Modern endodontic shaping techniques utilizing rotary or reciprocating files often create preparations with varying tapers beyond the traditional .02. Having the corresponding Gutta Percha Points is essential for an accurate seal. Our range of Color-Coded Gutta Percha Points, available in .02, .04, and .06 tapers, is designed to precisely match your chosen preparation technique.
A .02 taper point is the universal standard, suitable for many hand-filed cases or as accessory cones. The .04 and .06 taper points are specifically designed to pair with the increasingly common crown-down techniques that create more tapered coronal and mid-third preparations. Using a master cone with a matching taper ensures a more uniform fit along the entire length of the canal, not just at the apex, potentially reducing the number of accessory cones needed for a dense fill.
Despite the increased taper, these points maintain the same ISO diameter at the tip (D0), meaning a size #25 .06 taper point has the same apical size as a size #25 .02 taper point, but a significantly larger coronal diameter. This design provides a more cohesive fill in wider preparations.
All points are made from high-quality, absorbent gutta percha, are clearly color-coded for instant identification of both size and taper, and meet CE/ISO standards. By stocking these varied tapers, clinicians can optimize their obturation results, ensuring a seamless and void-free fill that corresponds perfectly to the shape of the instrumented canal.