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PathFile vs K One

Dentsply Sirona · Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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K One™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Pediatric Single-File for Primary Teeth

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs K One
PathFileK One
ManufacturerDentsply SironaPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyConventional NiTiNiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalConventional
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files31
Taper2%6%
Cross-sectionSquareSpiral-shaped tip end on a single blade (per brochure description)
Speed300 RPM250 RPM
Torque1.5 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

PathFile

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

K One

primary-tooth pulpectomyshort pediatric canalssingle-file pediatric workflow

Key Features

PathFile

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

K One

15 mm single rotary file (25/.06) with a brochure-described "special tip design" intended to avoid irritation and damage to the periapical tissue of primary teeth (per brochure)