Dentsply Maillefer has announced the launch of the X-Smart, the new endodontic micromotor designed specifically to drive NiTi rotary instruments.

The X-Smart is a simple, compact and lightweight unit adapted to the needs of endodontic practice. The control panel of the X-Smart fits easily into the palm of the hand, yet contains all of the elements the clinician would expect from a motor that is considerably larger.

The motor has three different auto-reverse modes to choose from compared to just one that most other motors offer which can reduces the risk of file separation during treatment. The real-time read of the load being applied to the instrument is displayed in the form of a graduated bar on the large, clear LCD screen that is angled for easy visualisation during preparation.

The advanced light-weight hand piece has a tiny head which can be set at six different angles through 360°, making it simple to position the integrated on/off switch on the hand piece, whichever tooth is being operated on. In combination with the fact that the motor can be operated without a foot pedal, these features make the motor not only lighter than most other motors but also more compact with less leads to worry about.

The motor is available as an introductory kit which includes ProTaper NiTi rotary files as well as two contra angles and a DVD.

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