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K3XF vs V-Blue

Kerr Endodontics · Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

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K3XF™

Kerr Endodontics

R-Phase Enhanced K3 Design

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V-Blue™

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Blue NiTi with Convex Triangle Cross-Section

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: K3XF vs V-Blue
K3XFV-Blue
ManufacturerKerr EndodonticsPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyR-Phase™ Heat-Treated NiTiBlue Heat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentR-PhaseBlue Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files2412
TaperVariable4%, 6%
Cross-sectionAsymmetric Triple-FlutedConvex triangle (per brochure body text)
Speed350 RPM250 RPM
Torque3 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

K3XF

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

V-Blue

crown-down rotary shapingcurved canals where Blue flexibility matterspractices wanting a wide size/taper matrix in one system

Key Features

K3XF

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

V-Blue

Crown-down rotary system in 15–40 tip sizes with .04 and .06 tapers, convex triangular cross-section to reduce rotational friction, and Blue heat-treated NiTi conforming to natural canal curvatures (per brochure)