Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | XP-endo Shaper |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | MaxWire (NiTi alloy) |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 2 |
| Taper | Variable | 1% (expands to at least 4%), 0% |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping) |
| 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 Shaper
irregular/oval canals3D adaptation at body temperatureminimized transportation in curved canals
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 Shaper
Expands at body temperature to adapt to canal anatomy (shown as Shaper Plus sequence: Shaper + Finisher)