TF4™
Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
Rotary + Reciprocating Hybrid Sequence
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Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | TF4 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Conventional |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 4 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Not specified by name in IFU text |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 350 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
TF4
rotary + reciprocating hybrid workflowclinicians comfortable switching motor modes mid-casemoderate-curvature 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)
TF4
Four-file hybrid sequence (T20 20/.07, T25 25/.07, T35 35/.06, T45 45/.05) where T25 25/.07 is run in reciprocating motion within an otherwise rotary workflow at 350 rpm / 2.0–3.0 N·cm (per IFU spec table and step-by-step)