# RACE® EVO

> Heat-Treated 1-2-3 Sequence

- **Manufacturer:** FKG Dentaire
- **Motion:** Continuous Rotation
- **Alloy:** Heat-Treated NiTi (Blue)
- **Key feature:** 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

## Specifications

| File | Tip (mm) | Taper | Length | Cross-section | Motion | Speed (rpm) | Torque | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Glide Path 15/.04 | 0.15 | 4% | 21mm, 25mm, 31mm | Triangular with alternating cutting edges | Continuous Rotation | 800-1000 | 1.5 Ncm | glide path |
| Shaping 25/.04 | 0.25 | 4% | 21mm, 25mm, 31mm | Triangular with alternating cutting edges | Continuous Rotation | 800-1000 | 1.5 Ncm | shaping |
| Shaping 30/.04 | 0.30 | 4% | 21mm, 25mm, 31mm | Triangular with alternating cutting edges | Continuous Rotation | 800-1000 | 1.5 Ncm | finishing |

## Protocol

### Glide Path

1. **Hand File Exploration** — Explore the canal with hand K-files to confirm patency and establish working length before using RACE EVO rotary instruments.
   - Determine canal anatomy (length, width, curvature) with radiographs
   - Irrigate copiously before starting the rotary sequence
   - Use a dental dam to avoid inhalation or ingestion (per IFU)
2. **RACE EVO Glide Path (15/.04)** — Use the RACE EVO Glide Path file (15/.04) at 800-1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm to establish the rotary glide path to working length. _(File: Glide Path 15/.04 · 800-1000 RPM · 1.5 Ncm · Continuous rotation with gentle back-and-forth strokes)_
   - Uniform motor settings across all RACE EVO files: 800-1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm
   - Additional non-heat-treated (RaCe) glide path options available in 10/.02, 15/.02, 10/.04, 15/.06 for difficult cases
   - The heat-treated NiTi provides improved flexibility over conventional RaCe glide path files

### Shaping

1. **Shaping File 25/.04** — Continue shaping with the 25/.04 file at 800-1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm to working length. Use gentle back-and-forth strokes. _(File: Shaping 25/.04 · 800-1000 RPM · 1.5 Ncm · Continuous rotation with gentle back-and-forth strokes)_
   - Same motor settings as the glide path file — no adjustments needed
   - Alternating cutting edges reduce screw-in tendency for improved control
   - Irrigate and recapitulate between instruments

### Finishing

1. **Final Shaping File 30/.04** — Complete shaping with the 30/.04 file at 800-1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm to working length. Final irrigation and working length verification. _(File: Shaping 30/.04 · 800-1000 RPM · 1.5 Ncm)_
   - This completes the basic 4% sequence (15/.04 + 25/.04 + 30/.04)
   - For wider canals or different therapeutic approaches, a 6% sequence is available: 15/.04 + 25/.04 + 25/.06
   - Additional shaping files are available in larger sizes (35/.04, 40/.04, 50/.04, 25/.06, 30/.06, 35/.06, 40/.06) for wider canals
   - After final shaping, irrigate and verify working length before obturation

## Clinical Tips

- All RACE EVO files use uniform settings: 800-1000 RPM / 1.5 Ncm — no speed/torque adjustments needed between files (RPM per FKG speed/torque chart; torque per IFU).
- The heat treatment process gives RACE EVO instruments their characteristic blue color, providing up to 1.4x more flexibility and up to 2.8x greater cyclic fatigue resistance compared to conventional RaCe (per product page, based on internal laboratory data).
- Cutting efficiency is reported to be up to 1.5x higher than RaCe due to the triangular design combined with higher rotation speed (per product page).
- The alternating cutting edge design, inherited from the original RaCe, reduces the screw-in effect and may improve control during continuous rotation.
- Two standard sequence kits are available: 4% kit (15/.04 + 25/.04 + 30/.04) and 6% kit (15/.04 + 25/.04 + 25/.06) — per Schottlander catalogue.
- An opening file (25/.08) is available for coronal flaring when needed, plus an extensive range of individual instruments for customized sequences.
- The rounded safety tip design facilitates efficient progression along the canal (per product page).
- Single use only — dispose properly after use (per IFU).

## Warnings

- Single use only — do not reuse or reprocess (per IFU)
- Use a dental dam when using RACE EVO instruments to avoid inhalation or ingestion (per IFU)
- Use with continuous rotation at 1.5 Ncm torque (per IFU)
- Contains nickel-titanium — do not use on individuals with known allergic sensitivity to these metals (per IFU)
- Inspect instruments before use; discard if any visible defects
- Dispose of used instruments in accordance with applicable laws and regulations (per IFU)

## Contraindications

- Known allergic sensitivity to nickel-titanium (per IFU)

## Best for

- simple 3-file rotary sequence with uniform motor settings
- clinicians seeking improved flexibility and fatigue resistance over conventional NiTi
- wide range of canal anatomies with customizable file selection

## Technical profile

- **Category:** multi-file-rotary
- **Heat treatment:** Blue Heat-Treated — Proprietary heat treatment producing the characteristic blue color — up to 1.4x more flexibility and up to 2.8x greater cyclic fatigue resistance vs conventional RaCe (per manufacturer, internal lab data).
- **Manufacturing method:** ground
- **Pre-bendable:** yes
- **Reuse:** Single-use
- **Motor:** any-rotary
- **Glide path requirement:** integrated
- **Canal suitability:** Curvature: mild, moderate, severe; Canal size: narrow, normal, wide; Calcified canals: yes; Retreatment: no; Conservative access: no

## FAQ

**What alloy is RACE EVO made from?**

RACE® EVO is manufactured from Heat-Treated NiTi (Blue).

**How many files are in the RACE EVO sequence?**

The RACE® EVO system includes 3 files: Glide Path 15/.04, Shaping 25/.04, Shaping 30/.04.

**What is the RACE EVO file sequence?**

RACE® EVO is used in this order: Glide Path 15/.04 → Shaping 25/.04 → Shaping 30/.04. Per-file speed, torque and technique are in the protocol section above.

**What motion type does RACE EVO use?**

RACE® EVO uses continuous rotation motion.

**What cases is RACE EVO best for?**

RACE® EVO is best suited for: simple 3-file rotary sequence with uniform motor settings, clinicians seeking improved flexibility and fatigue resistance over conventional NiTi, wide range of canal anatomies with customizable file selection.

**What speed and torque settings are recommended for RACE EVO?**

Recommended settings: 800-1000 RPM and 1.5 Ncm across the file sequence (refer to official DFU for full per-file parameters).

## References

- [Manufacturer instructions for use (DFU/IFU)](https://fkg.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FKG_RACE-EVO_IFU_Multilingual_20250521.pdf)

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_Educational reference for dental professionals. Always confirm settings against the official manufacturer instructions for use before clinical procedures._