Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | VDW.ROTATE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | VDW GmbH |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Other |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 13 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Adapted S |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 300–400 RPM |
| Torque | 2.94 Ncm | 1.3–3.5 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
VDW.ROTATE
simplified 3-file workflowversatile pecking or brushing techniquebroad canal size range with extended files
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)
VDW.ROTATE
3-file basic sequence with adapted S cross-section and file-specific heat treatment