Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ESX | ProTaper Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brasseler USA | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Electropolished NiTi | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 8 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular (asymmetrical ACP) | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) |
| Speed | 500 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 1.5 Ncm | 4 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ESX
minimally invasive two-file canal preparationconservative coronal tooth structure preservationcases where adaptive finishing file size selection is preferred
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex anatomy with manual fallback for severe curves
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
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals