Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | PathFile | XP-endo Shaper |
|---|---|---|
| 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% | 1% (expands to at least 4%), 0% |
| Cross-section | Square | Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping) |
| 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 Shaper
irregular/oval canals3D adaptation at body temperatureminimized transportation in curved canals
Key Features
PathFile
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files
XP-endo Shaper
Expands at body temperature to adapt to canal anatomy (shown as Shaper Plus sequence: Shaper + Finisher)