Skip to content

PathFile vs ZenFlex

Dentsply Sirona · Kerr Dental

TR

PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

View protocol →

ZenFlex™

Kerr Dental

Controlled Memory Precision

View protocol →

Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: PathFile vs ZenFlex
PathFileZenFlex
ManufacturerDentsply SironaKerr Dental
AlloyConventional NiTiHeat-Treated NiTi (Controlled Memory)
Heat TreatmentConventionalCM-Wire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files310
Taper2%4%, 6%
Cross-sectionSquareTriangular
Speed300 RPM500 RPM
Torque1–3.5 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

ZenFlex

minimally invasive shapingcontrolled-memory flexibilitydual taper strategy (.04/.06)

Key Features

PathFile

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

ZenFlex

Violet oxide surface with 1mm flute diameter for minimally invasive shaping and excellent flexibility