With the ability to minimise treatment time and reduce patient discomfort during root canal treatment, endodontic motors have become a necessity for the modern day dental practice.

Endo motors provide a combination of speed, control and efficiency that hand-controlled files cannot match. A perfect example of an endo motor designed for a better experience for patient and clinician alike is the elements Connect from Kerr.

When seamlessly connected with the Kerr Apex Connect apex locator, the elements Connect can bring added confidence and accuracy to all shaping procedures.

What is Elements Connect?

Elements Connect is an endodontic motor that is built to add simplicity to complex treatments through several practical features and functionalities.

  • Versatile motions - Adaptive, Reciprocation and Rotary motions in one motor allows you to maintain your existing endo techniques and protocols.
  • Precision measurements - Automatic self-calibration assures measurement accuracy.
  • Fully customisable settings - Change speed and torque to your liking, and save your preferred setting as a pre-set.
  • Long-lasting performance - Two removable and rechargeable batteries ensure one is always charged so you can complete your procedures safely without interruption.
  • Universal compatibility - Built-in motions allows you to confidently use your motor with virtually any file system.
  • Portable design - Easily moved around with its lightweight, ergonomic and cordless build.
  • Autoclavable - Head can be easily removed, lubricated and autoclaved for optimal cleaning. The rest of the motor can be wiped down.
The Elements Connect motor can be used independently or as a connected system with Apex Connect.

How Elements Connect and Apex Connect Simplify Working Length?

When combined with the Apex Connect, the elements Connect provides intuitive real-time feedback of working length via a full colour display and smart light indicator. This allows you the luxury of being able to do real time apex location while you are shaping with your NiTi files. Successful treatment depends on being able to find the true working length. For every millimetre short the estimation, the chances of a successful outcome lessen.

The biggest priority of apex location is patient safety, and this is an integral component of Apex Connect. This is why when you reach your working length, your endodontic file will automatically reverse to prevent you from over instrumenting to minimise the chances of error. As you reach deeper into the canal, the Apex Connect indicator will change colour and audio indicators will alert you to when you are coming close to working length. Estimated working length is still recommended prior to shaping with rotary instruments.