RC™
Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
Reciprocating NiTi — Original
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Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | RC |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | NiTi (conventional) |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Conventional |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Not specified in IFU text |
| Speed | 300 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2.94 Ncm | 2 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
RC
value-tier reciprocating sequencegeneral shaping in mild–moderate curvaturepractices wanting an entry-level RC system
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)
RC
Three-instrument reciprocating set (R25 25/.08, R40 40/.06, R50 50/.05) operated at 250–360 rpm with 2.0–3.0 N·cm torque (per IFU spec table)