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EdgeGlidePath vs HyFlex EDM

EdgeEndo · Coltene

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EdgeGlidePath™

EdgeEndo

FireWire Rotary Glide Path

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HyFlex® EDM

Coltene

Controlled Memory

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Clinical Tip

Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.

Specifications

Specifications comparison: EdgeGlidePath vs HyFlex EDM
EdgeGlidePathHyFlex EDM
ManufacturerEdgeEndoColtene
AlloyFireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTiCM-Wire (EDM manufactured)
Heat TreatmentFire-WireCM-Wire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files18
TapervariableVariable
Cross-sectionTriangularTriangular, Square, Variable (quadratic tip, trapezoidal middle, triangular coronal)
Speed300 RPM300–400 RPM
Torque2 Ncm1.8–2.5 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useReusable (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)