EdgeTaper Platinum™
EdgeEndo
EdgeTaper Platinum™
EdgeEndo
ProTaper-compatible constant-taper multi-file sequence with FireWire heat treatment for enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance (manufacturer bench data: 2x vs ProTaper Gold)
Continuous Rotation · FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi
- RPM
- Ncm (300 g-cm)2.94
- File
- 8
Specifications
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| File | Tip | Taper | SpeedRPM | TorqueNcm | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diameter at the file tip (D0). Larger tips shape wider canals. | |||||
How much the file widens per mm. Higher taper = more aggressive cutting. | |||||
Rotational speed (RPM). Follow manufacturer settings to prevent file breakage. | |||||
Rotational force limit (Ncm). Prevents file fracture by auto-reversing when resistance is too high. | |||||
SXyellow | 0.25 | 12% | 300-500 RPM | 2.94 Ncm (300 g-cm) | Orifice opener |
S1purple | 0.17 | 6% | 300-500 RPM | 2.94 Ncm (300 g-cm) | Shaping |
S2white | 0.17 | 4% | 300-500 RPM | 2.94 Ncm (300 g-cm) | Shaping |
F1yellow | 0.20 | 6% | 300-500 RPM | 2.94 Ncm (300 g-cm) | Finishing |
F2red | 0.25 | 6% | 300-500 RPM | 2.94 Ncm (300 g-cm) | Finishing |
F3blue | 0.30 | 6% | 300-500 RPM | 2.94 Ncm (300 g-cm) | Finishing |
F4black | 0.40 | 6% | 300-500 RPM | 2.94 Ncm (300 g-cm) | Finishing |
F5yellow | 0.50 | 6% | 300-500 RPM | 2.94 Ncm (300 g-cm) | Finishing |
Matching gutta-percha & paper points
- Gutta-percha
- EdgeEndo EdgeTaper GP PointsF1 (20/.06), F2 (25/.06), F3 (30/.06), F4 (40/.06), F5 (50/.06)
- Paper points
- EdgeEndo EdgeTaper Paper PointsF1 (20/.06), F2 (25/.06), F3 (30/.06), F4 (40/.06), F5 (50/.06)
Clinical Tips
- ProTaper-compatible file sequence — clinicians familiar with ProTaper Gold can transition with the same technique (per 2025 catalog)
- FireWire heat treatment may provide enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance — manufacturer claims 2x vs ProTaper Gold, 6x vs original ProTaper (bench data, 2025 catalog)
- Files may appear slightly curved due to heat treatment — this is normal, not a defect; they conform to canal anatomy once inside (per DFU)
- Safe unwinding feature — files are designed to unwind as a safety feature (per DFU)
- Convex triangular cross-section per 2025 catalog
- Compatible with most rotary file electric motors and handpieces
- Use in clockwise rotary motion only — not compatible with reciprocating motors
Warnings
- Use only in electric motor and handpiece designed for rotary files — not traditional rotary handpiece
- Do not use in reciprocating mode — clockwise rotation only (per DFU)
- Single patient use only — do not resterilize or reuse (per DFU)
- Contains nickel — do not use on patients with known nickel allergy
- Do not use in canals with very severe and sudden curvatures (per DFU)
- Clean flutes frequently — at least after each removal from the canal
- Do not force files apically — use minimal apical pressure
- Non-sterile — files need to be cleaned and sterilized (autoclave 134-137°C, min 3 min) before patient use
Obturation Techniques
Single cone, warm vertical, carrier-based & lateral compaction
Protocol
01Glide Path2
02Shaping3
03Finishing2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What alloy is EdgeTaper Platinum made from?
What alloy is EdgeTaper Platinum made from?
Answer
EdgeTaper Platinum™ is manufactured from FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi.
How many files are in the EdgeTaper Platinum sequence?
How many files are in the EdgeTaper Platinum sequence?
Answer
The EdgeTaper Platinum™ system includes 8 files: SX, S1, S2, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5.
What is the EdgeTaper Platinum file sequence?
What is the EdgeTaper Platinum file sequence?
Answer
EdgeTaper Platinum™ is used in this order: SX → S1 → S2 → F1 → F2 → F3 → F4 → F5.
- Per-file speed, torque and technique are in the protocol section above.
What motion type does EdgeTaper Platinum use?
What motion type does EdgeTaper Platinum use?
Answer
EdgeTaper Platinum™ uses continuous rotation motion.
What cases is EdgeTaper Platinum best for?
What cases is EdgeTaper Platinum best for?
Answer
EdgeTaper Platinum™ is best suited for: ProTaper Gold alternative with FireWire heat treatment, multi-file constant-taper sequence, clinicians familiar with ProTaper technique.
What speed and torque settings are recommended for EdgeTaper Platinum?
What speed and torque settings are recommended for EdgeTaper Platinum?
Answer
Recommended settings: 300-500 RPM and 2.94 Ncm (300 g-cm) across the file sequence (refer to official DFU for full per-file parameters).
Reviewed by
Uzm. Dt. Levent Yüksel
DDS · Endodontist
Endodontist — DDS, Hacettepe University; endodontics specialty training, Ankara University. 10+ years of clinical experience. Sole author and reviewer of EndoGuide content.
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Yüksel L. EdgeTaper Platinum: sequence, speed and torque settings. EndoGuide. Updated: 2026-10-03. https://endo-guide.app/system/edgetaper-platinum
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author = {Yüksel, Levent},
title = {EdgeTaper Platinum: sequence, speed and torque settings},
howpublished = {\url{https://endo-guide.app/system/edgetaper-platinum}},
year = {2026},
note = {EndoGuide. Updated: 2026-10-03}
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