Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeGlidePath | HyFlex CM |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Coltene |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | CM-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 1 | 6 |
| Taper | variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular | Triangular / Quadrangular (mixed design) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 2.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
EdgeGlidePath
rotary glide path creationreplacing multiple hand files in glide path steppairing with EdgeEndo shaping systems
HyFlex CM
curved canals requiring pre-bent filesanatomical shaping with multiple sizing optionsreusable with autoclave regeneration
Key Features
EdgeGlidePath
Single rotary glide path file replacing up to 8 instruments (hand files + Gates Glidden) with 1mm max flute diameter
HyFlex CM
Pre-bendable like stainless steel with enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance vs conventional NiTi (manufacturer reports up to 300%, in-house bench data)