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PathFile vs MG3 Blue

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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MG3 Blue™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Heat-Treated MG3 for Improved Flexibility

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs MG3 Blue
PathFileMG3 Blue
ManufacturerDentsply SironaPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyConventional NiTiBlue Heat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalBlue Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files35
Taper2%Variable
Cross-sectionSquareBrochure-described "adapted" cross-section (geometry not named)
Speed300 RPM300 RPM
Torque2–3 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

MG3 Blue

heat-treated multi-file rotary sequencecurved canals with apical curvaturepractices preferring a structured crown-down → shape workflow

Key Features

PathFile

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

MG3 Blue

Blue heat-treated MG3 family with SV orifice opener, PX glide-path file, and G1/G2X/G2 shapers; brochure cites "adapted cross-section" for debris removal and increased flexibility / cyclic fatigue resistance vs conventional NiTi (per brochure Features section)