Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | PathFile | XP-endo Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | Conventional NiTi | MaxWire (NiTi alloy) |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 2 |
| Taper | 2% | 4% |
| Cross-section | Square | MaxWire expandable design, MaxWire expandable design (2-in-1: shaping + retreatment) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Torque | — | 1 Ncm |
| 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
XP-endo Rise
minimally invasive canal shaping with anatomical adaptation2-in-1 treatment and retreatment with a single shaper filesimplified 2-file workflow at uniform motor settings
Key Features
PathFile
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files
XP-endo Rise
2-file system with exclusive 2-in-1 Shaper that serves both initial treatment and retreatment — MaxWire technology at uniform 1000 RPM / 1.0 Ncm, up to 8 canals per instrument