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iRaCe vs ProGlider

FKG Dentaire · Dentsply Sirona

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iRaCe®

FKG Dentaire

3-File Simplicity

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ProGlider®

Dentsply Sirona

Mechanical Glide Path in One File

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: iRaCe vs ProGlider
iRaCeProGlider
ManufacturerFKG DentaireDentsply Sirona
AlloyConventional NiTi (Electropolished)M-Wire NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalM-Wire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files51
TaperVariable2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)
Cross-sectionTriangularSquare
Speed600 RPM300 RPM
Torque1.5 Ncm2 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

iRaCe

simplified 3-file rotary sequencedifficult canals via iRaCe Plus extension (narrow, curved, calcified)individual file selection approach

ProGlider

single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence

Key Features

iRaCe

Simplified 3-file sequence (R1-R2-R3) with iRaCe Plus extension for difficult canals — alternating cutting edges and triangular cross-section at 600 RPM

ProGlider

Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping