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PathFile vs XP-endo Retreatment

Dentsply Sirona · FKG Dentaire

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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XP-endo® Retreatment

FKG Dentaire

Adaptive Retreatment Sequence

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs XP-endo Retreatment
PathFileXP-endo Retreatment
ManufacturerDentsply SironaFKG Dentaire
AlloyConventional NiTiMaxWire (NiTi alloy)
Heat TreatmentConventionalMaxWire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files33
Taper2%Variable
Cross-sectionSquareActive cutting tip, Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping)
Speed300 RPM800–1000 RPM
Torque1–1.5 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

XP-endo Retreatment

retreatment of previously obturated canalsgutta percha and sealer removal3D cleaning of canal walls after GP removal

Key Features

PathFile

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

XP-endo Retreatment

Dedicated 3-file retreatment sequence — DR1 active-tip desobturation, XP-endo Shaper gutta percha removal at up to 2500 RPM, and XP-endo Finisher R final cleaning