Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | PathFile | TF Adaptive |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Kerr Dental |
| Alloy | Conventional NiTi | R-Phase NiTi (Twisted) |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | R-Phase |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Adaptive |
| Files | 3 | 6 |
| Taper | 2% | Variable |
| Cross-section | Square | Triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | — |
| Torque | — | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Reusable (limited) |
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
TF Adaptive
adaptive motion (auto rotation/reciprocation)severely curved canalsautomatic load-based motion switching
Key Features
PathFile
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files
TF Adaptive
Adaptive motion automatically transitions between rotation and reciprocation based on canal stress