Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex GPF | ProTaper Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) | Gold Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 8 |
| Taper | 1%, 2% | Variable |
| Cross-section | Not stated in brochure | Convex triangular, Concave triangular |
| Speed | 500 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | 1.5–5.2 Ncm |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
HyFlex GPF
mechanical glide path creationintegration with HyFlex CM/EDM shaping systemscurved canals requiring pre-bendable glide path files
ProTaper Gold
versatile multi-file sequencecomplex anatomygraduated shaping
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
ProTaper Gold
Variable taper design with progressive engagement