Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | One Curve | ProTaper Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Micro-Mega (COLTENE) | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | C.Wire NiTi | Gold Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | C-Wire | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 4 | 8 |
| Taper | 6%, 4% | Variable |
| Cross-section | Variable | Convex triangular, Concave triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | 1.5–5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
One Curve
single-file rotary simplicitycontrolled-memory flexibilitypre-bendable for difficult access
ProTaper Gold
versatile multi-file sequencecomplex anatomygraduated shaping
Key Features
One Curve
Controlled-memory single-file rotary system with variable cross-section for full canal shaping
ProTaper Gold
Variable taper design with progressive engagement