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PathFile vs XP-endo Shaper

Dentsply Sirona · FKG Dentaire

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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XP-endo® Shaper

FKG Dentaire

Adaptive Core

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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 Shaper
PathFileXP-endo Shaper
ManufacturerDentsply SironaFKG Dentaire
AlloyConventional NiTiMaxWire (NiTi alloy)
Heat TreatmentConventionalMaxWire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files32
Taper2%1% (expands to at least 4%), 0%
Cross-sectionSquareBooster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping)
Speed300 RPM800 RPM
Torque1 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 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)