Skip to content

HyFlex CM vs ProGlider

Coltene · Dentsply Sirona

TR

HyFlex® CM

Coltene

Controlled Memory

View protocol →

ProGlider®

Dentsply Sirona

Mechanical Glide Path in One File

View protocol →

Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: HyFlex CM vs ProGlider
HyFlex CMProGlider
ManufacturerColteneDentsply Sirona
AlloyCM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi)M-Wire NiTi
Heat TreatmentCM-WireM-Wire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files61
TaperVariable2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)
Cross-sectionTriangular / Quadrangular (mixed design)Square
Speed500 RPM300 RPM
Torque2.5 Ncm2 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

HyFlex CM

curved canals requiring pre-bent filesanatomical shaping with multiple sizing optionsreusable with autoclave regeneration

ProGlider

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

Key Features

HyFlex CM

Pre-bendable like stainless steel with enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance vs conventional NiTi (manufacturer reports up to 300%, in-house bench data)

ProGlider

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