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EdgeGlidePath vs PathFile

EdgeEndo · Dentsply Sirona

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EdgeGlidePath™

EdgeEndo

FireWire Rotary Glide Path

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: EdgeGlidePath vs PathFile
EdgeGlidePathPathFile
ManufacturerEdgeEndoDentsply Sirona
AlloyFireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTiConventional NiTi
Heat TreatmentFire-WireConventional
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files13
Tapervariable2%
Cross-sectionTriangularSquare
Speed300 RPM300 RPM
Torque2 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

EdgeGlidePath

rotary glide path creationreplacing multiple hand files in glide path steppairing with EdgeEndo shaping systems

PathFile

multi-file mechanical glide path preparationcompanion to ProTaper Universal and ProTaper Gold shaping sequencesprogressive enlargement from #10 K-file to rotary-ready diameter

Key Features

EdgeGlidePath

Single rotary glide path file replacing up to 8 instruments (hand files + Gates Glidden) with 1mm max flute diameter

PathFile

Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files