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ESX vs ProGlider

Brasseler USA · Dentsply Sirona

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ESX®

Brasseler USA

Two-File Shaping with Patented Booster Tip

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ProGlider®

Dentsply Sirona

Mechanical Glide Path in One File

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: ESX vs ProGlider
ESXProGlider
ManufacturerBrasseler USADentsply Sirona
AlloyElectropolished NiTiM-Wire NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalM-Wire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files81
TaperVariable2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)
Cross-sectionTriangular (asymmetrical ACP)Square
Speed500 RPM300 RPM
Torque1.5 Ncm2 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

ESX

minimally invasive two-file canal preparationconservative coronal tooth structure preservationcases where adaptive finishing file size selection is preferred

ProGlider

single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence

Key Features

ESX

Two-file shaping system with patented ACP (Alternating Contact Point) design and Booster Tip for minimally invasive canal preparation at 500-600 RPM

ProGlider

Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping