Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex EDM | HyFlex GPF |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | Coltene |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (EDM manufactured) | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | CM-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | 1%, 2% |
| Cross-section | Triangular, Square, Variable (quadratic tip, trapezoidal middle, triangular coronal) | Not stated in brochure |
| Speed | 300–400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 1.8–2.5 Ncm | 2.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
HyFlex EDM
extreme curvaturesfatigue resistance priorityreusable with regeneration
HyFlex GPF
mechanical glide path creationintegration with HyFlex CM/EDM shaping systemscurved canals requiring pre-bendable glide path files
Key Features
HyFlex EDM
EDM + CM-Wire with regenerative memory — manufacturer reports enhanced fatigue resistance (bench data; figures vary by comparator and test setup)
HyFlex GPF
Dedicated rotary glide path system with CM-Wire flexibility, available as Navigator NT (15/01) and CM K Files (15/02, 20/02) for safe and efficient glide path creation