Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | ESX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Brasseler USA |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | Electropolished NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Conventional |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 8 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Triangular (asymmetrical ACP) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 2.94 Ncm | 1.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
EdgeTaper Platinum
ProTaper Gold alternative with FireWire heat treatmentmulti-file variable-taper sequenceclinicians familiar with ProTaper technique
ESX
minimally invasive two-file canal preparationconservative coronal tooth structure preservationcases where adaptive finishing file size selection is preferred
Key Features
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)
ESX
Two-file shaping system with patented ACP (Alternating Contact Point) design and Booster Tip for minimally invasive canal preparation at 500-600 RPM