Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeGlidePath | Vortex Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 1 | 16 |
| Taper | variable | 4%, 6% |
| Cross-section | Triangular | Convex triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 75–368 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
EdgeGlidePath
rotary glide path creationreplacing multiple hand files in glide path steppairing with EdgeEndo shaping systems
Vortex Blue
crown-down versatility with dual taper optionswide size range from 15-50balanced fatigue resistance and torque strength
Key Features
EdgeGlidePath
Single rotary glide path file replacing up to 8 instruments (hand files + Gates Glidden) with 1mm max flute diameter
Vortex Blue
Blue heat treatment provides min 65% better cyclic fatigue resistance vs M-Wire NiTi and at least 42% higher peak torque strength (manufacturer data)