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PathFile vs Traverse

Dentsply Sirona · Kerr Endodontics

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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Traverse™

Kerr Endodontics

Own the Glide Path

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs Traverse
PathFileTraverse
ManufacturerDentsply SironaKerr Endodontics
AlloyConventional NiTiNiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalConventional
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files33
Taper2%8%, 6%
Cross-sectionSquareTriangular
Speed300 RPM500 RPM
Torque1.47 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

Traverse

rotary glide path creationpairing with TF Adaptive systemfaster glide path vs hand files alone

Key Features

PathFile

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

Traverse

Rotary glide path system with orifice opener and two glide path file sizes — pre-sterilized, triangular cross-section, higher torsional resistance vs competitors (manufacturer comparison)