Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | PathFile | Vortex Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Conventional NiTi | Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 16 |
| Taper | 2% | 4%, 6% |
| Cross-section | Square | Convex triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | — | 75–368 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
Vortex Blue
crown-down versatility with dual taper optionswide size range from 15-50balanced fatigue resistance and torque strength
Key Features
PathFile
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files
Vortex Blue
Blue heat treatment provides min 65% better cyclic fatigue resistance vs M-Wire NiTi and at least 42% higher peak torque strength (manufacturer data)