Which endodontic instrument is specifically designed to distribute sealer or cement evenly throughout the canal before obturation?
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Correct answer: Lentulo spiral
A Lentulo spiral is used to distribute sealer or cement evenly along canal walls before placement of gutta-percha. Broaches remove tissue, explorers are diagnostic, and rubber stoppers control file depth.
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