Clinical Tip
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Specifications
| — | HyFlex GPF | PathFile |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) | Conventional NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | Conventional |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 3 |
| Taper | 1%, 2% | 2% |
| Cross-section | Not stated in brochure | Square |
| Speed | 500 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
HyFlex GPF
mechanical glide path creationintegration with HyFlex CM/EDM shaping systemscurved canals requiring pre-bendable glide path files
PathFile
multi-file mechanical glide path preparationcompanion to ProTaper Universal and ProTaper Gold shaping sequencesprogressive enlargement from #10 K-file to rotary-ready diameter
Key Features
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
PathFile
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files