Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex CM | XP-endo Retreatment |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) | MaxWire (NiTi alloy) |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 6 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular / Quadrangular (mixed design) | Active cutting tip, Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping) |
| Speed | 500 RPM | 800–1000 RPM |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | 1–1.5 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
XP-endo Retreatment
retreatment of previously obturated canalsgutta percha and sealer removal3D cleaning of canal walls after GP removal
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)
XP-endo Retreatment
Dedicated 3-file retreatment sequence — DR1 active-tip desobturation, XP-endo Shaper gutta percha removal at up to 2500 RPM, and XP-endo Finisher R final cleaning