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Mtwo vs PathFile

VDW GmbH · Dentsply Sirona

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Mtwo®

VDW GmbH

The Efficient NiTi System

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: Mtwo vs PathFile
MtwoPathFile
ManufacturerVDW GmbHDentsply Sirona
AlloyConventional NiTiConventional NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalConventional
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files163
TaperVariable2%
Cross-sectionS-shaped, S-shaped (reduced)Square
Speed280 RPM300 RPM
Torque0.3–3 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

Mtwo

Simultaneous Shaping to full WLall-in-one basic 4-file sequencewide range of apical finishing sizes

PathFile

multi-file mechanical glide path preparationcompanion to ProTaper Universal and ProTaper Gold shaping sequencesprogressive enlargement from #10 K-file to rotary-ready diameter

Key Features

Mtwo

Simultaneous Shaping with S-shaped cross-section — all instruments to full working length in a single sequence

PathFile

Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files