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Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex GPF | ProTaper Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) | M-Wire / Gold / Blue 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 | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) |
| Speed | 500 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | 4 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
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex anatomy with manual fallback for severe curves
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 Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals