Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeGlidePath | EdgeTaper Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | EdgeEndo |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Fire-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 1 | 8 |
| Taper | variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular | Convex Triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 2.94 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
EdgeGlidePath
rotary glide path creationreplacing multiple hand files in glide path steppairing with EdgeEndo shaping systems
EdgeTaper Platinum
ProTaper Gold alternative with FireWire heat treatmentmulti-file variable-taper sequenceclinicians familiar with ProTaper technique
Key Features
EdgeGlidePath
Single rotary glide path file replacing up to 8 instruments (hand files + Gates Glidden) with 1mm max flute diameter
EdgeTaper Platinum
ProTaper-compatible constant-taper multi-file sequence with FireWire heat treatment for enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance (manufacturer bench data: 2x vs ProTaper Gold)