Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | PathFile | MG3 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) |
| Alloy | Conventional NiTi | Conventional NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | Conventional |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 6 |
| Taper | 2% | Variable |
| Cross-section | Square | Brochure cross-section illustration (geometry name not given) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 350 RPM |
| Torque | — | 3 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-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
MG3
value-tier rotary multi-file sequencegeneral shaping in mild–moderate curvaturepractices wanting a structured glide-path → shaper workflow
Key Features
PathFile
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files
MG3
Six-file rotary sequence (Starter orifice opener + P1/P2 glide path + G1/G2/G3 shapers) with non-cutting tip, incremental thread spacing, and brochure-described cross-section advantages of improved performance, lower fracture tendency, and better debris removal (per brochure)