Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeOne Fire | PathFile |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | Conventional NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | Conventional |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 5 | 3 |
| Taper | 2-6% (progressive), variable | 2% |
| Cross-section | Triangular, Parallelogram | Square |
| Speed | — | 300 RPM |
| Torque | — | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
EdgeOne Fire
WaveOne Gold alternative with enhanced fatigue resistancesingle-file reciprocating efficiencyreduced cross-contamination
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
EdgeOne Fire
FireWire heat treatment with enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance and WaveOne-compatible motor settings (manufacturer bench data)
PathFile
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files