Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | XP-endo Finisher |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | MaxWire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | 0% (zero taper) |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Sickle-shaped (zero taper, MaxWire) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 800 RPM |
| Torque | 2.94 Ncm | 1 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
XP-endo Finisher
final 3D cleaning after any shaping systemirregular, oval, and C-shaped canal morphologiesretreatment debris removal (Finisher R variant)
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)
XP-endo Finisher
Zero-taper sickle-shaped cleaning instrument that expands at body temperature to contact canal walls that standard instruments cannot reach