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PathFile vs TG6

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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TG6™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Extended Glide-Path + Shaper Sequence

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs TG6
PathFileTG6
ManufacturerDentsply SironaPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
AlloyConventional NiTiNiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalConventional
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files38
Taper2%Variable
Cross-sectionSquareNot specified by name in IFU text
Speed300 RPM250 RPM
Torque1.5–3 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

TG6

extended sequence with built-in K-file gauge checkswider canals where T4/T5 finishing matterspractices wanting a single-brand glide path through finishing

Key Features

PathFile

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

TG6

Eight-instrument sequence with V0/V1/V2 glide-path openers and T1–T5 shapers spanning 18/.02 through 50/.05 at 250–350 rpm (per IFU spec table)