This technique is exactly mentioned as explained by the authors, who introduced the step down technique. As i mentioned already, there are many modifications of the systems in practice at present times including the use of bigger size files first...
Measuring WL by a 15 k file is not recommended to avoid ledges in apically curved canals...a 10 k file can be well seen in radiograph and has less chance for creating ledge.
Could be. But still, it is better to enlarge the canal to at least size 15 before going for a radiograph as in many cases 10 size file will be too small to be clearly visible in a radiograph. Especially in case of maxillary molars...
This is the direct recommendation by the authors who introduced this technique. With modifications of the technique, we shall use K file also. Not a problem
This video is made according to the original article published by the original authors. Today there are many modifications made in step-down technique. Kindly find the reference at the end of this video....
Yes. With advancement is rotary Endodontics, hand filing system has become outdated. Still this presentation is provided for historical importance. Thank you
