RC™
Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
Reciprocating NiTi — Original
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Specifications
| — | HyFlex CM | RC |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) | NiTi (conventional) |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | Conventional |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 6 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular / Quadrangular (mixed design) | Not specified in IFU text |
| Speed | 500 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | 2 Ncm |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
HyFlex CM
curved canals requiring pre-bent filesanatomical shaping with multiple sizing optionsreusable with autoclave regeneration
RC
value-tier reciprocating sequencegeneral shaping in mild–moderate curvaturepractices wanting an entry-level RC system
Key Features
HyFlex CM
Pre-bendable like stainless steel with enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance vs conventional NiTi (manufacturer reports up to 300%, in-house bench data)
RC
Three-instrument reciprocating set (R25 25/.08, R40 40/.06, R50 50/.05) operated at 250–360 rpm with 2.0–3.0 N·cm torque (per IFU spec table)