Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeOne Fire | K3XF |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Kerr Endodontics |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | R-Phase™ Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | R-Phase |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 5 | 24 |
| Taper | 2-6% (progressive), variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular, Parallelogram | Asymmetric Triple-Fluted |
| Speed | — | 350 RPM |
| Torque | — | 3 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
EdgeOne Fire
WaveOne Gold alternative with enhanced fatigue resistancesingle-file reciprocating efficiencyreduced cross-contamination
K3XF
versatile multi-taper rotary shapingclinicians familiar with K3 techniquecases requiring wide taper selection (.04-.12)
Key Features
EdgeOne Fire
FireWire heat treatment with enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance and WaveOne-compatible motor settings (manufacturer bench data)
K3XF
Original K3 asymmetric triple-fluted design enhanced with R-Phase heat treatment for improved flexibility and cyclic fatigue resistance