Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | iRaCe Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | Conventional NiTi (Electropolished) |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Conventional |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 4 |
| Taper | Variable | 2%, 4% |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 600 RPM |
| Torque | 2.94 Ncm | 1.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
EdgeTaper Platinum
ProTaper Gold alternative with FireWire heat treatmentmulti-file variable-taper sequenceclinicians familiar with ProTaper technique
iRaCe Plus
narrow and severely curved canals where standard iRaCe R1 cannot reach working lengthcalcified canals requiring low-taper initial navigationindividual file selection approach for difficult anatomy
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)
iRaCe Plus
Extended 4-file sequence (R1a-R1b-R2-R3) designed for narrow and/or severely curved canals where standard iRaCe R1 (15/.06) cannot reach working length — uniform 600 RPM / 1.5 Ncm settings