
The #08, 31mm STAINLESS STEEL K-FILE with Silicon Stops and Color-Coded is a genuine Mark3 product. Mark3 is the dental brand of Cargus International, covering restorative materials, impression materials, cements, prophy products, diamond and carbide burs, infection control and disposables. Stocked and shipped by US Dental Depot from our own facility in Boca Raton, FL.
In endodontics, both STEEL K-Files and NiTi (nickel-titanium) K-Files are used for root canal preparation, but they have important differences in their characteristics and uses: 1. Material : STEEL K-Files : Made from STAINLESS STEEL, which is more rigid and durable. Due to their rigidity, these files are less flexible and can be more prone to causing transportation or ledging in curved canals.
NiTi K-Files (Nickel-Titanium) : Made from nickel-titanium alloy, these are much more flexible and elastic, making them ideal for navigating curved canals. Their flexibility helps prevent transportation and perforation in complex canals. 2. Flexibility : STEEL K-Files : Less flexible, making them harder to use in curved canals but more effective in straight canals.
NiTi K-Files : Highly flexible and able to adapt better to canal curvatures, reducing the risk of perforations or canal transportation. 3. Fracture Resistance : STEEL K-Files : Although they are rigid, they are less prone to fracture due to fatigue but may bend more easily.
| Manufacturer part # | 08 |
| Model | Mark3 |
| Colour | STAINLESS STEEL |
| Feature | 31mm |
| Category | Endodontics · K-Files S-STEEL & NiTi · In endodontics |
| USDD SKU | 425629 |
| Brand | Mark3 |
| Option | Tier | Positioning | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark3 (this listing) | Branded | Manufacturer-specified product | Stocked at USDD |
| USDD House Brand / value lines | Value tier | Lower cost per unit | Stocked at USDD — ask for the equivalent |
| Other branded alternatives | Premium tier | Comparable products from other makers | Ask us and we will quote the equivalent |
Alternatives US Dental Depot stocks for the same purpose. Tier and positioning only — no performance figures are claimed for any brand. Tell us what you use now and we will match it honestly.
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Mark3
Cargus International, Inc.
Cinnaminson, NJ, USA
cargus.com
Mark3 is the dental brand of Cargus International, covering restorative materials, impression materials, cements, prophy products, diamond and carbide burs, infection control and disposables.
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