Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | One Flare |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Micro-Mega (COLTENE) |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | T.Wire (heat-treated NiTi) |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Other |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 1 |
| Taper | Variable | 9% |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Not stated in IFU/brochure |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 250 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
One Flare
coronal pre-flaring before shapingreducing interferences at the canal entrancecomplementing single-file or multi-file shaping systems
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)
One Flare
Dedicated coronal flaring instrument with 9% taper and 17 mm length, designed to reduce interferences at the canal entrance before shaping