Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Next | RACE EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | Heat-Treated NiTi (Blue) |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 6 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | 4% |
| Cross-section | Not specified by manufacturer, Off-centered rectangular | Triangular with alternating cutting edges |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 800 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 1.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Next
off-centered swaggering motionreduced file engagementprogressive shaping
RACE EVO
simple 3-file rotary sequence with uniform motor settingsclinicians seeking improved flexibility and fatigue resistance over conventional NiTiwide range of canal anatomies with customizable file selection
Key Features
ProTaper Next
Off-centered rectangular cross-section creates swaggering motion for improved debris removal
RACE EVO
Latest evolution of the RaCe family — heat-treated NiTi with blue color, simple 3-file 1-2-3 sequence (glide path + 2 shapers), uniform 800-1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm settings across all files, up to 2.8x cyclic fatigue resistance vs RaCe