RACE - File System
In 1999 ,10 years after the 5. The NiTi surface is
NiTi systems was introduced treated chemically (radian side face) on the
the RaCe (Reamer Alternating resulting in an obviously cutting edges (c + d )
cutting edges)
smoother surface than
The new features are: other instruments .
1.A RaCe with twisted As a consequence
areas similar to of this design the
conventional files manufacturer has
alternating with straight recommended that a
areas, to giving a larger dedicated endodontic
space for debris and to motor is not essential.
reduce the tendency to This is only a claim and
thread has not been investigated
These modifications have
2.Sharp cutting edges independently. Daily
often proved themselves
resulting from a square practice and personal
to be useless even
cross sectional shape in experience shows that the
without taking into
the small instruments tendency for threading
consideration that they
(15/0.02 and 20/0.02) and into the canal is less with
bring with them a
a convex triangle (similar RaCe than with other NiTi
reduction of the cutting
to ProTaper (Dentsply systems.
efficiency and an increase
Maillefer, Ballaigues,
In order to avoid the in the working couple
Switzerland) or
screwing on (which leads to the risk of
FlexMaster (VDW,
phenomenon, rotary rupture).
Munchen, Germany)) in
the remaining RaCe endodontic instrument
instruments. manufactures have come Features of FKG RaCe;
3.Reduced active cutting up with two types of
solutions: FKG RaCe
regions on some
distinguishes itself by
instruments (9-16mm). 1. A more or less having the lowest working
4.The two largest important biting torque on the market
instruments (35/0.08 and off the cutting which permits one to use
40/ 0.10) are available in angles of the the entire working length
NiTi and stainless steel, edges (a + b). of the instrument and to
the latter being more 2. The introduction avoid complications
efficient. of a concentric resulting from different
indicator conic alternations.
It does not require a on/ blocking and only 7.The maintenance of
limitation of the couple lead to a weak-working maximum dentine
proposed by certain torque. thickness increases the
motors. The operational chances of long terms
2.The sharp edges
protocol is therefore success.
guarantee optimum
extremely simplified and
cutting efficiency 8.The trajectory of the
the number of
original canal is respected
instruments necessary for 3.The combination of a
thanks to the flexibility of
reaming the canal is triangular section and
NiTi 2% taper, to the
greatly reduced. From this alternating cutting edges
design of the FKG RaCe
we obtain a certain ensures efficient
instruments as well as to
security in using these evacuation of chips and
the safety tip guide
instruments, comfortable cutting-debris.
working conditions as 9.Most instrument
well as saving of precious 4.The system is available
ruptures are avoided
time. It gives excellent in 2% taper (ISO standard)
thanks to the safety
results in the case of or 4, 6, 8 or 10%.
Memo Disc (SMD).The
subsequent endodontic 5.The FKG safety tip innovative design
treatments. endures sure guidance / guarantees being able to
FKG opens up a new cantering in the canal. work gently and
way with RaCe (Reamer maintains tactile sense
with Alternating Cutting 6.The reduction of the
Edges), a totally number of instruments
innovative system, safe necessary for the
and easy, developed to preparation of the canal
mitigate the limits, which provides comfort and
are imposed by saves time.
continuous rotation.
Combining a triangular
section with sharp edges
and alternating cutting
edges the FKG RaCe
instruments combine all
of the determent
advantages of endodontic Design of the reamer with alternating cutting edges files (SEM):
practice: twisted areas alternate with straight parts. The surface is very
1.The alternating cutting smooth because of a special chemical treatment
edges eliminate the
screwing
and rotation speed. simple canal (straight or
With the SMD (Safety very slightly curved) this
Memo Disc), FKG table indicates the
proposes a pragmatic number of security points
solution reliable efficient to deduct at each
and extremely simple, in treatment in function
order to prevent ruptures with diverse parameters
due to metal fatigue. which influence metal
Taking into account all of fatigue (size and taper of
the factors, which the instrument,
intervene in endodontics, complexity of the canal).
FKG has established a The number which is
table according to the obtained corresponds to
values obtained in the the number of petals to
laboratory following pull off of the SMD which
fatigue tests. fixed under the sleeve
Starting from a maximum accompanies the
of 8 uses of an instrument instrument until it is
n 025 (conicity 2%) in a discarded.
Solution for preventing
NiTi fatigue in FKG RaCe
system;
In order to prevent metal
fatigue, the most reliable
method consists of only
using each instrument
once. This measure is not
well adapted, since the
fatigue suffered is
different depending upon
the curve of the canal,
without taking into
consideration the
parameters, which are
inherent to the
instrument itself: size
taper, working torque
