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K3XF vs TF4

Kerr Endodontics · Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

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K3XF™

Kerr Endodontics

R-Phase Enhanced K3 Design

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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: K3XF vs TF4
K3XFTF4
ManufacturerKerr EndodonticsPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyR-Phase™ Heat-Treated NiTiNiTi
Heat TreatmentR-PhaseConventional
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files244
TaperVariableVariable
Cross-sectionAsymmetric Triple-FlutedNot specified by name in IFU text
Speed350 RPM350 RPM
Torque3 Ncm2 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

K3XF

versatile multi-taper rotary shapingclinicians familiar with K3 techniquecases requiring wide taper selection (.04-.12)

TF4

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

Key Features

K3XF

Original K3 asymmetric triple-fluted design enhanced with R-Phase heat treatment for improved flexibility and cyclic fatigue resistance

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)