Ace Gates Stoddard

The Ace Gates Stoddard is a Gates Glidden drill manufactured by Stoddard UK, used to open and shape the coronal third of the root canal before further hand or rotary instrumentation. Like standard Gates Glidden drills, it's designed with a safety shaft that's engineered to break at the top if it binds, making retrieval straightforward rather than risking a deeper canal fracture.

Clinical Uses

• Opening and flaring the coronal third of the root canal
• Creating straight-line access before hand or rotary shaping
• Removing coronal interferences during root canal treatment

Key Features

• Manufactured by Stoddard UK
• Safety shaft designed to break at the top rather than deeper in the canal if it binds
• Available in sizes 5 and 6 for different coronal diameters

Specifications

How to Use

1. Confirm canal orientation and access before introducing the drill.
2. Use only in the coronal third of the canal — never advance into the middle or apical thirds.
3. Run at low speed with light brushing strokes on withdrawal, not on insertion.
4. Irrigate and inspect the shaft for wear before reuse.

Why Buy From MedSTA

• Genuine Stoddard UK stock, sizes 5 and 6
• Fast delivery across Egypt with EGP pricing
• Pairs with MedSTA's manual K-files, EDTA solution, and endo motors

FAQ

Where in the canal should Gates Glidden drills be used?
Only in the coronal third — they're designed for opening and flaring access, not for shaping the middle or apical portions of the canal.

Why does the shaft break at the top if it binds?
This is a deliberate safety design so that if the drill binds, it fractures at the accessible coronal end rather than deeper in the canal, making retrieval far easier.

Which size should I choose?
Choose based on the coronal diameter of the canal you're treating — size 5 and 6 cover a common range for standard coronal flaring.

Can these be reused after sterilization?
Yes, they can be autoclaved between patients, but inspect the shaft for any wear or micro-fractures before each reuse.