Product Evaluation

EDGEENDO

EdgeOne Fire Evaluation

Heat treated with firewire, NiTi reciprocating files are strong and flexible for efficient and predictable root canal treatment

If you found an affordable endodontic file sys­tem that simplified root canal procedures while allowing you to use the same familiar technique, would you give it a try? What if those files were offered at a lower cost but maintained the same or better strength and flexibility as your previous endo files? Would it be worth the switch? DPS evaluator Dr. Abraham Jaskiel is convinced that it is.

After testing EdgeEndo’s EdgeOne Fire heat-treat­ed reciprocating files in his practice, Dr. Jaskiel was pleasantly surprised with the “very strong, predict­able, and easy-to-use system.” He said he was able to perform endodontic procedures with ease and appreciated that the 4-file system eliminated the need for multiple files. Designed to shape canals with the same sequence and reciprocating motion as gold-treated files, EdgeOne Fire files are available in 4 sizes (20, 25, 35, and 45) and 3 lengths (21 mm, 25 mm, and 31 mm). Because of the familiar sequence and reciprocating motion, switching from previous files to EdgeOne Fire is seamless, according to the manufacturer. “I find this system better, stronger, and easier to use than other, more expensive systems that I have used in the past,” Dr. Jaskiel concluded.

Cutting Efficiency, Progressive Taper, Canal Path Navigation

EdgeEndo has “provided reliable files that clean and shape efficiently and effectively,” said Dr. Russ Jensen, who called EdgeOne Fire a predictable and efficient system. “It allows for a streamlined cleaning and shaping process, simplifies endo, and allows us to finish our endodontic procedures more quickly,” he added. “I like the ability to cut efficiently while maintaining flexibility,” Dr. Varo Boyer noted. He said the files helped him navigate tough canals, especially second molars and curved canals, so that he could perform procedures more confidently without worry of file separation. Thanks to EdgeOne Fire, Dr. Boyer is now performing root canals that he previously would have referred to an endodontist. “I am more confident in going for the tougher root canal treatments,” he shared.

Noting that the files are easy to use, Dr. Nilay Nanavati stated, “Narrow canal navigation was not difficult, and the gutta percha fit exactly to the shape of the canal taper.” Dr. Jeremy Lowell praised the smooth movement of the EdgeOne Fire files and said, “I have been doing root canal therapy for years and these were just as good as other prod­ucts that I use.” Admitting that he’s not always a fan of progressive taper files, Dr. Jason Wetmore was impressed with EdgeOne Fire files, calling them “fast, highly efficient rotary files that worked well and were not too aggressive.” He concluded, “It’s an excellent product that works as good or better than similar products.”

Flexibility and Strength

According to EdgeEndo, EdgeOne Fire files are flexible and strong, with 5 times the cyclic fatigue as gold-treated files. Dr. Boyer was pleased that the files did not fracture while shaping difficult canals and called them “extremely flexible yet strong files.”

Dr. Wetmore agreed that they are “very flexible, highly efficient files.” Dr. Nanavati said he did not experience any file break­ages, and Dr. Todd Sarubin suggested that different size files, perhaps a size 12 or 17, may help access the most difficult canals. Calling them “quality files that don’t sep­arate,” Dr. Eric Winterton said it was easy for him to switch from gold-treated files to EdgeOne Fire. Although he reported no file separations, Dr. Jensen noted, “The files tended to unwind faster than some other files when using on multicanal teeth.”

Efficiency of Endo Procedure

After performing 6 to 8 root canals a day, Dr. Wetmore concluded that Edge­One Fire files have enhanced speed and productivity in his practice. In addition, they help cut down on the “high cost of name-brand rotary files.” The files were very straightforward to use on easy root canals, said Dr. Sarubin, but he reported that the more challenging canals required some prep work before switching to the fire wire. “No question, the root canal took less time [than with previous files],” Dr. Sarubin revealed. He also pointed out that EdgeOne Fire offered “good gutta percha fit and tug back, which is crucial to the success of a root canal.”

“I love EdgeEndo products,” declared Dr. Winterton, who said that EdgeOne Fire files “can be used to finish a case in much less time than before.” Calling the files easy to use, Dr. Nanavati agreed that the files worked efficiently and were comparable to his existing system, add­ing that it was “an easy transition from my existing file.” Dr. Jensen concluded, “These files allowed us to finish our root canal procedures more predictably, more effectively and in less time.”

"The system is predictable and efficient, allowing for a streamlined cleaning and shaping process."
-Russ Jensen, DMD
Boise, ID

Overall Satisfaction

“I really enjoyed using these files,” noted Dr. Wetmore, who said he plans to add EdgeOne Fire to his current assort­ment of files. Acknowledging that he will purchase the files in the future, Dr. Saru­bin called them “a great adjunct to my armamentarium for root canal therapy.” Perhaps Dr. Jensen summed it up best by saying, “The system is predictable and efficient, allowing for a streamlined clean­ing and shaping process.”

Takeaways

• Designed to shape canals with the same sequence and reciprocating motion as gold-treated files

• Available in 4 sizes (20, 25, 35, and45) and 3 lengths (21 mm, 25 mm, and 31 mm)

• Stronger than gold-treated files with no file breakage

• Flexible to fit narrow, curved canals

• Allow for more efficient, predictable root canal procedures