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PathFile vs R-Motion

Dentsply Sirona · FKG Dentaire

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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R-Motion®

FKG Dentaire

Swiss Precision Reciprocation

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs R-Motion
PathFileR-Motion
ManufacturerDentsply SironaFKG Dentaire
AlloyConventional NiTiHeat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalOther
MotionContinuous RotationReciprocating
Files37
Taper2%Variable
Cross-sectionSquareRounded triangular
Speed300 RPM
Torque
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

R-Motion

minimally invasive reciprocationlower dentine stresswide curvature accommodation

Key Features

PathFile

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

R-Motion

Thinner core and optimized tip for lower dentine stress with enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance (manufacturer data)