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 Technique

# Pecking Motion

## Definition

A gentle, short in-and-out apical advancement (1-3 mm) used during instrumentation. Each peck cuts a small amount of dentin before the file is withdrawn for cleaning and irrigation.

## Related Terms

[Brushing Motion](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/brushing-motion)[Watch-Winding](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/watch-winding)[Recapitulation](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/recapitulation)[Balanced Force](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/balanced-force)[Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation (PUI)](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/pui)[Single-Cone Obturation](https://endo-guide.app/glossary/single-cone)

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