Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Ultimate | XP-endo Shaper |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi | MaxWire (NiTi alloy) |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 2 |
| Taper | Variable | 1% (expands to at least 4%), 0% |
| Cross-section | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) | Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping) |
| 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 and severely curved canals
XP-endo Shaper
irregular/oval canals3D adaptationconservative accessretreatment
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 Shaper
Expands at body temperature to adapt to canal anatomy