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K3XF vs ProGlider

Kerr Endodontics · Dentsply Sirona

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K3XF™

Kerr Endodontics

R-Phase Enhanced K3 Design

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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: K3XF vs ProGlider
K3XFProGlider
ManufacturerKerr EndodonticsDentsply Sirona
AlloyR-Phase™ Heat-Treated NiTiM-Wire NiTi
Heat TreatmentR-PhaseM-Wire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files241
TaperVariable2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)
Cross-sectionAsymmetric Triple-FlutedSquare
Speed350 RPM300 RPM
Torque3 Ncm2 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

K3XF

versatile multi-taper rotary shapingclinicians familiar with K3 techniquecases requiring wide taper selection (.04-.12)

ProGlider

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

Key Features

K3XF

Original K3 asymmetric triple-fluted design enhanced with R-Phase heat treatment for improved flexibility and cyclic fatigue resistance

ProGlider

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