Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | EdgeTaper Platinum | ProGlider |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EdgeEndo | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | FireWire™ Heat-Treated NiTi | M-Wire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Fire-Wire | M-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 1 |
| Taper | Variable | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) |
| Cross-section | Convex Triangular | Square |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 2.94 Ncm | 2 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
EdgeTaper Platinum
ProTaper Gold alternative with FireWire heat treatmentmulti-file variable-taper sequenceclinicians familiar with ProTaper technique
ProGlider
single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence
Key Features
EdgeTaper Platinum
ProTaper-compatible constant-taper multi-file sequence with FireWire heat treatment for enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance (manufacturer bench data: 2x vs ProTaper Gold)
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping