Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | PathFile | XP-endo Finisher |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | Conventional NiTi | MaxWire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 3 |
| Taper | 2% | 0% (zero taper) |
| Cross-section | Square | Sickle-shaped (zero taper, MaxWire) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 800 RPM |
| Torque | — | 1 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
XP-endo Finisher
final 3D cleaning after any shaping systemirregular, oval, and C-shaped canal morphologiesretreatment debris removal (Finisher R variant)
Key Features
PathFile
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files
XP-endo Finisher
Zero-taper sickle-shaped cleaning instrument that expands at body temperature to contact canal walls that standard instruments cannot reach