Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | One Shape | ProTaper Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Micro-Mega (COLTENE) | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Conventional NiTi | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 1 | 8 |
| Taper | 6% | Variable |
| Cross-section | Variable asymmetric (3→2 cutting edges) | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) |
| Speed | 350 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | 4 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
One Shape
single-file rotary simplicityefficient continuous rotation shapingcost-effective one-instrument workflow
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex anatomy with manual fallback for severe curves
Key Features
One Shape
Single-file continuous rotation with variable asymmetric cross-section (3 to 2 cutting edges) and ABC anti-breakage control
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals