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HyFlex EDM vs ProGlider

Coltene · Dentsply Sirona

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HyFlex® EDM

Coltene

Controlled Memory

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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: HyFlex EDM vs ProGlider
HyFlex EDMProGlider
ManufacturerColteneDentsply Sirona
AlloyCM-Wire (EDM manufactured)M-Wire NiTi
Heat TreatmentCM-WireM-Wire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files81
TaperVariable2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)
Cross-sectionTriangular, Square, Variable (quadratic tip, trapezoidal middle, triangular coronal)Square
Speed300–400 RPM300 RPM
Torque1.8–2.5 Ncm2 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

HyFlex EDM

extreme curvaturesfatigue resistance priorityreusable with regeneration

ProGlider

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

Key Features

HyFlex EDM

EDM + CM-Wire with regenerative memory — manufacturer reports enhanced fatigue resistance (bench data; figures vary by comparator and test setup)

ProGlider

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