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PathFile vs ProGlider

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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ProGlider®

Dentsply Sirona

Mechanical Glide Path in One File

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs ProGlider
PathFileProGlider
ManufacturerDentsply SironaDentsply Sirona
AlloyConventional NiTiM-Wire NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalM-Wire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files31
Taper2%2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)
Cross-sectionSquareSquare
Speed300 RPM300 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

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