Use should include
- identifying files
- selecting file (e.g., size, shape, degree of coarseness, tooth geometries)
- following all safety guidelines and procedures
- cleaning a file (e.g., with a file card)
- using light-cross and heavy-cross filing techniques.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the difference between a single- and double-cut file?
- What determines the type of file to use for a specific operation?
- When should files be cleaned?