Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Ultimate | XP-endo Finisher |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi | MaxWire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | 0% (zero taper) |
| Cross-section | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) | Sickle-shaped (zero taper, MaxWire) |
| Speed | 400 RPM | 800 RPM |
| Torque | 4 Ncm | 1 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex anatomy with manual fallback for severe curves
XP-endo Finisher
final 3D cleaning after any shaping systemirregular, oval, and C-shaped canal morphologiesretreatment debris removal (Finisher R variant)
Key Features
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals
XP-endo Finisher
Zero-taper sickle-shaped cleaning instrument that expands at body temperature to contact canal walls that standard instruments cannot reach