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HyFlex GPF vs PX Wave

Coltene · Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

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HyFlex® GPF

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Controlled Memory Glide Path Files

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PX Wave™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Single-File Reciprocating Glider

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Specifications

Specifications comparison: HyFlex GPF vs PX Wave
HyFlex GPFPX Wave
ManufacturerColtenePerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyCM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi)NiTi
Heat TreatmentCM-WireConventional
MotionContinuous RotationReciprocating
Files31
Taper1%, 2%2%
Cross-sectionNot stated in brochureNot specified in IFU text
Speed500 RPM300 RPM
Torque2.5 Ncm5 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

PX Wave

single-file reciprocating glide pathnarrow canalsvalue-tier reciprocating workflow

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

PX Wave

Single 15/.02 (ISO 015/.02) instrument at 300 rpm and 5.0 N·cm torque (per IFU spec table). Brand name "Wave" is consistent with a reciprocating instrument but the PX Wave IFU text does not explicitly call out reciprocating motion — motion type inferred from product family naming