Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | K3XF |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Kerr Endodontics |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | R-Phase™ Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | R-Phase |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 24 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Asymmetric Triple-Fluted |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 350 RPM |
| Torque | 2.94 Ncm | 3 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
K3XF
versatile multi-taper rotary shapingclinicians familiar with K3 techniquecases requiring wide taper selection (.04-.12)
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)
K3XF
Original K3 asymmetric triple-fluted design enhanced with R-Phase heat treatment for improved flexibility and cyclic fatigue resistance