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PathFile vs T-Flex

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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T-Flex™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

High-Purity NiTi Tuned for Curved Canals

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs T-Flex
PathFileT-Flex
ManufacturerDentsply SironaPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyConventional NiTiHigh-Purity Black NiTi (low carbon/oxygen)
Heat TreatmentConventionalOther
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files35
Taper2%Variable
Cross-sectionSquareBrochure shows a cross-section illustration but does not name the geometry
Speed300 RPM300 RPM
Torque1.5–2.5 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

T-Flex

curved canal preparationgeneral multi-file rotary shapingpractices wanting a balanced flexibility/cutting profile

Key Features

PathFile

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

T-Flex

Five-file rotary sequence (20/.10 opener, 15/.03, 20/.04, 25/.04, 25/.06) made from high-purity NiTi with low carbon and oxygen impurities, intended for curved anatomy and reduced canal transportation (per brochure)