Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex CM | ProTaper Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 6 | 8 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular / Quadrangular (mixed design) | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) |
| Speed | 500 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | 4 Ncm |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
HyFlex CM
curved canals requiring pre-bent filesanatomical shaping with multiple sizing optionsreusable with autoclave regeneration
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex and severely curved canals
Key Features
HyFlex CM
Pre-bendable like stainless steel with up to 300% greater cyclic fatigue resistance vs conventional NiTi (manufacturer in-house test data)
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals