RC™
Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
Reciprocating NiTi — Original
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Specifications
| — | RC | ProGlider |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | NiTi (conventional) | M-Wire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | M-Wire |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 1 |
| Taper | Variable | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) |
| Cross-section | Not specified in IFU text | Square |
| Speed | — | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 2 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
RC
value-tier reciprocating sequencegeneral shaping in mild–moderate curvaturepractices wanting an entry-level RC system
ProGlider
single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence
Key Features
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)
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping