Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | RACE EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | Heat-Treated NiTi (Blue) |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | 4% |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Triangular with alternating cutting edges |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 800 RPM |
| Torque | 2.94 Ncm | 1.5 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
RACE EVO
simple 3-file rotary sequence with uniform motor settingsclinicians seeking improved flexibility and fatigue resistance over conventional NiTiwide range of canal anatomies with customizable file selection
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)
RACE EVO
Latest evolution of the RaCe family — heat-treated NiTi with blue color, simple 3-file 1-2-3 sequence (glide path + 2 shapers), uniform 800-1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm settings across all files, up to 2.8x cyclic fatigue resistance vs RaCe