If there’s one thing that’s predictable about root canal treatments, it’s that they can be notoriously unpredictable. When unexpected challenges arise, dentists must quickly adapt, relying on their expertise and an armamentarium of endodontic tools to guide them through those challenging situations.
When Dr. Todd Sarubin experiences a complicated endodontic case, he has complete trust in the “well-designed EdgeDiamond Utopia endo file system.” It is designed with several features that make endodontic treatment more accurate, predictable, and efficient, including the ability to operate in both rotary and forward reciprocating settings, and blades with progressive and regressive tapers.
“The thin, flexible files with great cutting efficiency [allow me to] achieve easy access to tight canals and recapitulate canals down to the apex,” Dr. Sarubin said of EdgeDiamond Utopia. At the same time, “the canals stay thinner, and less internal tooth structure needs to be removed.” Ultimately, he decided, “The easy setup, fewer files, and less treatment time” all contribute to “more efficient chair time and reduced patient appointment time. It is everything you need in a good endo system.”
Efficiency and Versatility
EdgeDiamond Utopia consists of 6 endodontic files (slider, shaper, F1, F2, F3, and FX) in both 21- and 25-mm lengths. Designed for single use, the files are presterilized and packaged individually.
“I like the idea of progressive and regressive tapers, and that only a few files were needed to complete root canal procedures,” Dr. Agnes Knobloch shared. Appreciating the single-use design of the files, Dr. Brandon Tiek said, “They are quite simple and straightforward to use and are very predictable and efficient. It definitely impacted the endodontic workflow of the practice.” The entire system, including the files, paper points, and gutta-percha, “improves workflow and provides confidence,” Dr. Tony Wu noted. “The quality of the files is superior to other files I’ve used before.”
Calling the dual rotary/forward reciprocating movement “a nice benefit,” endodontist Dr. Alan Sedell said, “It helps reduce the number of files and time needed to achieve well-prepared canals of a sufficient size.” Dr. Jason Ingber noted, “It streamlines my file system and cuts down on chair time,” and Dr. R.J. Sondkar enjoyed the “ease of use, consistent performance, and smooth glide” of the files. A few dentists said they appreciate that the sequence and process were very similar to other file systems, and several evaluators mentioned the system’s affordability.
Cutting and Dentin Preservation
The file blades feature diamond cross-sections for accurate and minimally invasive cutting performance. “I like the flexibility and efficiency of cutting and going down canals without compromising the tooth structure,” Dr. Knobloch shared. “Cervical dentin preservation is an additional bonus with this system.”
The EdgeDiamond Utopia files “cut and clean easily and can get through calcification,” Dr. Sarubin noted. “They also keep the canals thin but still easily accessible with the preformed gutta-percha.” Dr. Sedell said the “impressive cutting ability increased efficiency,” while Dr. Ryan McNeil suggested improved cutting performance.
Flexibility and Durability
EdgeDiamond Utopia files are designed with superb resistance to fatigue and high torsion values. The non-heat-treated slider enables efficient access, while the shaper and finishing files optimized with FireWire Blaze Heat-Treatment offer increased flexibility, durability, and reliability.
Praising the ability to prebend the files, Dr. Knobloch described EdgeDiamond Utopia as “much more flexible and easier to use” than her previous files, with “better debris removal due to geometries of the files and their flexibility.” Calling the files “perfect for curved cases,” Dr. Tiek successfully “used the system on a second molar where I would have been concerned using a stiffer file system.”
“It’s a simple file system to easily negotiate canals,” Dr. Ingber said. Dr. Krista Kappus found them “nice to open a calcified canal.” EdgeDiamond Utopia is “as good as other EdgeEndo files, and allows me to easily negotiate canals and get to the apex with ease,” Dr. Arthur Schlachtman shared.
Praising the “nice resistance to breakage and separation,” Dr. Sedell said, “The files clean very well, with good strength to minimize potential file breakage. The system seems to live up to the goal of balancing safety and efficiency.” Reporting “no issues with separation,” Dr. Kappus said, “The files felt smooth, did not bind on walls, and had minimal chatter for patient comfort.” Dr. Knobloch experienced no unwinding of files, even in tight canals or when forcing the file over its recommended torque when testing on an extracted tooth.
Overall Satisfaction
EdgeDiamond Utopia is “an efficient rotary endo file system at a value price,” Dr. Sondkar decided. “EdgeEndo has come up with another well-designed product. Their R&D team has an edge above the rest.”
