Clinical Tip
EndoArt Smart 04 taper for narrow curved canals. ProTaper Gold for wider preparations with variable taper.
Specifications
| — | EndoArt Smart | ProTaper Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | İnci Dental (Turkey) | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Gold/Blue Heat-Treated NiTi | Gold Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 19 | 8 |
| Taper | 8%, 4% | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex triangular | Convex triangular, Concave triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 1.6–3 Ncm | 1.5–5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
EndoArt Smart
curved canalslow taper flexibilitydentin preservation
ProTaper Gold
versatile multi-file sequencecomplex anatomygraduated shaping
Key Features
EndoArt Smart
Fixed 04 taper system available in Gold and Blue heat treatment lines for maximum flexibility in curved canals
ProTaper Gold
Variable taper design with progressive engagement