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HyFlex CM vs TF4

Coltene · Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

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HyFlex® CM

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Controlled Memory

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TF4™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Rotary + Reciprocating Hybrid Sequence

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Clinical Tip

Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.

Specifications

Specifications comparison: HyFlex CM vs TF4
HyFlex CMTF4
ManufacturerColtenePerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyCM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi)NiTi
Heat TreatmentCM-WireConventional
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files64
TaperVariableVariable
Cross-sectionTriangular / Quadrangular (mixed design)Not specified by name in IFU text
Speed500 RPM350 RPM
Torque2.5 Ncm2 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

HyFlex CM

curved canals requiring pre-bent filesanatomical shaping with multiple sizing optionsreusable with autoclave regeneration

TF4

rotary + reciprocating hybrid workflowclinicians comfortable switching motor modes mid-casemoderate-curvature anatomy

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)

TF4

Four-file hybrid sequence (T20 20/.07, T25 25/.07, T35 35/.06, T45 45/.05) where T25 25/.07 is run in reciprocating motion within an otherwise rotary workflow at 350 rpm / 2.0–3.0 N·cm (per IFU spec table and step-by-step)