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PathFile vs RC

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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RC™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Reciprocating NiTi — Original

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Clinical Tip

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Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs RC
PathFileRC
ManufacturerDentsply SironaPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyConventional NiTiNiTi (conventional)
Heat TreatmentConventionalConventional
MotionContinuous RotationReciprocating
Files33
Taper2%Variable
Cross-sectionSquareNot specified in IFU text
Speed300 RPM
Torque2 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

RC

value-tier reciprocating sequencegeneral shaping in mild–moderate curvaturepractices wanting an entry-level RC system

Key Features

PathFile

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

RC

Three-instrument reciprocating set (R25 25/.08, R40 40/.06, R50 50/.05) operated at 250–360 rpm with 2.0–3.0 N·cm torque (per IFU spec table)