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TF4 vs ProTaper Ultimate

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) · Dentsply Sirona

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TF4™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Rotary + Reciprocating Hybrid Sequence

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ProTaper Ultimate™

Dentsply Sirona

The Ultimate Evolution

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: TF4 vs ProTaper Ultimate
TF4ProTaper Ultimate
ManufacturerPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)Dentsply Sirona
AlloyNiTiM-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalGold Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files48
TaperVariableVariable
Cross-sectionNot specified by name in IFU textParallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered)
Speed350 RPM400 RPM
Torque2 Ncm4 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

TF4

rotary + reciprocating hybrid workflowclinicians comfortable switching motor modes mid-casemoderate-curvature anatomy

ProTaper Ultimate

5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex anatomy with manual fallback for severe curves

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 Ultimate

Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals