10 1/2
22mm
Canal diameters that fall between common sizes often respond best to an intermediate tip. The NES-1488 follows the 10½ pattern at a practical 22 mm working length, delivering a modest increase in surface area over smaller designs while remaining more agile than the next larger size. This balance allows efficient lateral or vertical condensation without binding in moderately enlarged canals.
The instrument is formed from surgical stainless steel that retains its profile through repeated heating cycles and autoclave sterilization. The 22 mm length keeps the clinician’s fingers close enough to the occlusal surface for reliable tactile feedback, yet still provides sufficient reach for most anterior and premolar cases. Handle options in hollow Ø 8 mm, Ø 9.5 mm, or solid Ø 6 mm diameters support a secure, fatigue-reducing grip.
Many operators introduce this pattern once the canal has been prepared to a mid-range diameter. Next Edge Surgical LLC supplies the NES-1488 as a purposeful diagnostic instrument support tool that also advances obturation—helping confirm canal readiness while enabling controlled material adaptation. A refined intermediate choice for everyday endodontic sequences.
