Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Next | XP-endo Finisher |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | MaxWire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 6 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | 0% (zero taper) |
| Cross-section | Not specified by manufacturer, Off-centered rectangular | Sickle-shaped (zero taper, MaxWire) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 800 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 1 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Next
off-centered swaggering motionreduced file engagementprogressive shaping
XP-endo Finisher
final 3D cleaning after any shaping systemirregular, oval, and C-shaped canal morphologiesretreatment debris removal (Finisher R variant)
Key Features
ProTaper Next
Off-centered rectangular cross-section creates swaggering motion for improved debris removal
XP-endo Finisher
Zero-taper sickle-shaped cleaning instrument that expands at body temperature to contact canal walls that standard instruments cannot reach