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RC vs XP-endo Retreatment

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) · FKG Dentaire

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RC™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Reciprocating NiTi — Original

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XP-endo® Retreatment

FKG Dentaire

Adaptive Retreatment Sequence

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: RC vs XP-endo Retreatment
RCXP-endo Retreatment
ManufacturerPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)FKG Dentaire
AlloyNiTi (conventional)MaxWire (NiTi alloy)
Heat TreatmentConventionalMaxWire
MotionReciprocatingContinuous Rotation
Files33
TaperVariableVariable
Cross-sectionNot specified in IFU textActive cutting tip, Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping)
Speed800–1000 RPM
Torque2 Ncm1–1.5 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

RC

value-tier reciprocating sequencegeneral shaping in mild–moderate curvaturepractices wanting an entry-level RC system

XP-endo Retreatment

retreatment of previously obturated canalsgutta percha and sealer removal3D cleaning of canal walls after GP removal

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)

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