TF4™
Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
Rotary + Reciprocating Hybrid Sequence
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Specifications
| — | TF4 | ProTaper Next |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | NiTi | M-Wire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | M-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 4 | 6 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Not specified by name in IFU text | Not specified by manufacturer, Off-centered rectangular |
| Speed | 350 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 2 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
TF4
rotary + reciprocating hybrid workflowclinicians comfortable switching motor modes mid-casemoderate-curvature anatomy
ProTaper Next
off-centered swaggering motionreduced file engagementprogressive shaping
Key Features
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)
ProTaper Next
Off-centered rectangular cross-section creates swaggering motion for improved debris removal