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HyFlex GPF vs PathFile

Coltene · Dentsply Sirona

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HyFlex® GPF

Coltene

Controlled Memory Glide Path Files

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: HyFlex GPF vs PathFile
HyFlex GPFPathFile
ManufacturerColteneDentsply Sirona
AlloyCM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi)Conventional NiTi
Heat TreatmentCM-WireConventional
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files33
Taper1%, 2%2%
Cross-sectionNot stated in brochureSquare
Speed500 RPM300 RPM
Torque2.5 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (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