RC™
Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
Reciprocating NiTi — Original
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Specifications
| — | RC | ProTaper Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | NiTi (conventional) | Gold Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 8 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Not specified in IFU text | Convex triangular, Concave triangular |
| Speed | — | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 1.5–5.2 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
RC
value-tier reciprocating sequencegeneral shaping in mild–moderate curvaturepractices wanting an entry-level RC system
ProTaper Gold
versatile multi-file sequencecomplex anatomygraduated shaping
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)
ProTaper Gold
Variable taper design with progressive engagement