Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | R-Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Other |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 8 | 7 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Rounded triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2.94 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
R-Motion
minimally invasive reciprocationlower dentine stresswide curvature accommodation
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)
R-Motion
Thinner core and optimized tip for lower dentine stress with enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance (manufacturer data)