Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | PathFile | ProGlider |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Conventional NiTi | M-Wire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | M-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 1 |
| Taper | 2% | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) |
| Cross-section | Square | Square |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Torque | — | 2 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
ProGlider
single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence
Key Features
PathFile
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping