Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Gold | XP-endo Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | Gold Heat-Treated NiTi | MaxWire (NiTi alloy) |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 2 |
| Taper | Variable | 4% |
| Cross-section | Convex triangular, Concave triangular | MaxWire expandable design, MaxWire expandable design (2-in-1: shaping + retreatment) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Torque | 1.5–5.2 Ncm | 1 Ncm |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
ProTaper Gold
versatile multi-file sequencecomplex anatomygraduated shaping
XP-endo Rise
minimally invasive canal shaping with anatomical adaptation2-in-1 treatment and retreatment with a single shaper filesimplified 2-file workflow at uniform motor settings
Key Features
ProTaper Gold
Variable taper design with progressive engagement
XP-endo Rise
2-file system with exclusive 2-in-1 Shaper that serves both initial treatment and retreatment — MaxWire technology at uniform 1000 RPM / 1.0 Ncm, up to 8 canals per instrument