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HyFlex GPF vs RC Gold

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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RC Gold™

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Gold-Treated Reciprocating 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 RC Gold
HyFlex GPFRC Gold
ManufacturerColtenePerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyCM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi)Gold Heat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentCM-WireGold Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationReciprocating
Files33
Taper1%, 2%Variable
Cross-sectionNot stated in brochureNot specified in shared RC/RC Gold/RC Blue IFU text
Speed500 RPM
Torque2.5 Ncm2 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

RC Gold

heat-treated reciprocating workflowcurved canals where fatigue resistance matterspractices preferring the gold-treated tier

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

RC Gold

Three-instrument reciprocating set (R25 25/.08, R40 40/.06, R50 50/.05) finished with a Gold post-machining heat treatment; same dimensions and motor parameters as RC (per IFU spec table)