Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeGlidePath | HyFlex EDM |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Coltene |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | CM-Wire (EDM manufactured) |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | CM-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 1 | 8 |
| Taper | variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular | Triangular, Square, Variable (quadratic tip, trapezoidal middle, triangular coronal) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 300–400 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 1.8–2.5 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 EDM
extreme curvaturesfatigue resistance priorityreusable with regeneration
Key Features
EdgeGlidePath
Single rotary glide path file replacing up to 8 instruments (hand files + Gates Glidden) with 1mm max flute diameter
HyFlex EDM
EDM + CM-Wire with regenerative memory — manufacturer reports enhanced fatigue resistance (bench data; figures vary by comparator and test setup)