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To help you find the right endo files for your practice, we’ve shortlisted a selection of our most popular rotary files for predictable and successful outcomes.
Nickel Titanium Endodontic Files
Nickel Titanium files, or NiTi files as they are commonly known, are superelastic files used to clean and shape canals. They are the preferred choice of file for many dentists as they have a reduced risk of fracture and fatigue compared to stainless steel files, and increased flexibility. They can be used within rotary systems, or manually for fine control.
Heat-treated NiTi files designed to shape canals in a reverse-reciprocating motion. The EdgeOne Fire is based on the heat-treated FireWire NiTi alloy: an innovation in file metallurgy. This makes the file more flexible with exceptional cyclic fatigue resistance. This means the file can go around curves in a canal for longer with less chance of breaking. The files are capable of 90° curves and will remain curved in the canal (they don’t “bounce back”). This can help to reduce pressure on the file and make it last longer. Another advantage is compatibility. EdgeEndo files can be used with most endo motors with no change in technique required. The EdgeOne Fire comes in sterile packaging and is available in sizes small (20), primary (25), medium (35) and large (45). Available lengths are 21mm, 25mm and 31mm. The file sizes are easily identifiable by the different handle colours that correspond with ISO standards.
EdgeTaper Platinum File From Edge Endo
The EdgeTaper Platinum has all the same advantages as the EdgeOne Fire: incredible cyclic fatigue strength, superb flexibility and shape memory. It is also designed to work with most handpieces so makes transitioning between systems seamless. The files have a convex triangular cross section that maximises cutting efficiency. The EdgeTaper Platinum’s progressive changing taper is designed for improved canal centring ability. EdgeTaper files are meant to be used in sequence: SX-S2 then F1-F2. The available lengths are 21mm, 25mm and 31mm, and all are presented in sterile packaging.