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manufacturer news | “The main problem with conventional files is their lack of flexi- bility, which means that dentists can’t remove all the debris, but sometimes end up taking off too much healthy dentine,” explained FKG Dentaire CEO Thierry Rouiller, “but that all changes with this XP-endo generation of instruments.” FKG’s patented MaxWire alloy from which the files are made reacts to the body’s temperature, making the tools highly flexible com- pared with instruments of the same final size. A small, free-floating adaptive core designed in 3-D allows the instruments to expand and progress with agility along the canal while resisting cyclic fatigue. In the XP-endo Shaper Plus sequence, the dentist uses a size 10 K-type file and size 15 K-type file for glide path creation. The XP-endo Shaper then performs 3-D debridement of the canal while respecting its natural shape. Finally, the XP-endo Finisher achieves 3-D cleaning and biofilm removal, including in areas impossible to reach with conventional files. The instruments are delivered in a sterile blister pack designed for single-patient use, thus maximising safety. www.fkg.ch Adaptive core technology with 3-D design XP-endo Shaper Plus sequence A new generation of Swiss-made instruments enables safer and more effective root canal therapy, owing to its unique 3-D extension capabilities. The XP-endo Shaper Plus sequence, launched by leading Swiss endodontic company FKG Dentaire, solves a common problem for dentists: how to treat complex root canal systems without causing damage to the dentinal structure. Combining exceptional adaptive core technology with 3-D design, FKG has created instruments that can easily adapt to the canal anatomy to clean areas that were once impossible to reach. The result is enhanced debris removal and ir- rigation for a more gentle, conservative treatment compared with instrumentation using conventional nickel-titanium files. Strengthened composition and rounded cross section GL153 Safe10 series: Stay true to form Torsional fracture often occurs when a file tip becomes stuck in a canal and the shank continues to turn. With a flute length of just 10 mm, the GL153 Safe10 series promises that the apex of the tooth can be reached safely and that ideal root canal preparation is more achievable than ever. “With its unlimited flexibility and excellent resistance to fracture, the GL153 Safe10 series represents our commitment to provid- ing high-quality solutions for everyday dental procedures at a low cost,” said Ian Yun, Managing Director at META BIOMED. www.meta-biomed.com An unavoidable truth of endodontics is that the root canal is a complex space to work in. Shaping root canals helps to make nav- igation easier, but the files used in this process can be prone to fracture as a result of cyclic or torsional fatigue. META BIOMED’s new GL153 Safe10 series is a set of instruments with exceptional resistance to fatigue, allowing you to navigate and clean long, ta- pered and complex canals more easily than ever before. The GL153 files undergo a proprietary thermomechanical treatment that gives them a much greater resistance to fatigue. The controlled memory wire used in their manufacture has been verified by an independent scientific study to significantly increase the number of cycles before failure compared with other files on the market. The strengthened composition and rounded cross section of the GL153 work to create a smooth, efficient path, shaping the root canal and preserving the surrounding tooth structure without risk of file separation. META BIOMED’s standing as one of the dental industry’s primary innovators ensures that the GL153 is optimally designed for the practitioner’s and patient’s safety and comfort. The flute design of the files reduces the screw effect, greatly decreasing the likelihood of over-instrumentation. In addition, no elastic limits are exceeded, and there is no risk of taper lock when used in the recommended reciprocating motion with a constant downwards pressure.