Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeFile X7 | Vortex Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Fire-Wire™ Annealed Heat-Treated NiTi | Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 14 | 16 |
| Taper | 4%, 6% | 4%, 6% |
| Cross-section | Parabolic / variable diamond | Convex triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Ncm | 75–368 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
EdgeFile X7
crown-down rotary with enhanced fatigue resistancedual taper versatility (.04/.06)mid-cost North American market
Vortex Blue
crown-down versatility with dual taper optionswide size range from 15-50balanced fatigue resistance and torque strength
Key Features
EdgeFile X7
Fire-Wire AHT provides 5x cyclic fatigue resistance vs WaveOne Gold with no shape memory for canal-contouring flexibility
Vortex Blue
Blue heat treatment provides min 65% better cyclic fatigue resistance vs M-Wire NiTi and at least 42% higher peak torque strength (manufacturer data)