Abstract: A dental instrument adapted to be used as a dental file and dental reamer for removing dead or damaged tissue from the root canal of a tooth. The dental compactor instrument is formed with a tapered shank having at least two helical flutes defining at least two continuous helical cutting edges. A helical peripheral land extends between the helical flutes at the periphery of the shank. The cutting edges have a neutral rake angle.

Abstract: The specification discloses a micro drill with a modified point in which the drill is formed from a rigid cylinder and has two opposed helical wings and helical edges. Each wing has an undercut leading surface to provide a positive rake angle at the helical edges of the wings, and the two wings have a smooth "S" shaped cross-section. Two opposed flanks are formed by an inclined cut in each of the wings providing the drill point with a somewhat V-shape, and a leading corner is defined on each of the wings at the intersection of the helical edge and the flanks. A cut is provided in each of the leading surfaces adjacent to and below the flanks thereby forming a cutting edge on the drill point with an increased positive cutting action. The drill may be cut so that an under-surface is formed immediately below each flank and its cutting edge and so that a side surface is formed in the wings in an orientation perpendicular to the under-surface.