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K One vs ProTaper Gold

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) · Dentsply Sirona

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K One™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Pediatric Single-File for Primary Teeth

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ProTaper Gold®

Dentsply Sirona

The Gold Standard

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: K One vs ProTaper Gold
K OneProTaper Gold
ManufacturerPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)Dentsply Sirona
AlloyNiTiGold Heat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalGold Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files18
Taper6%Variable
Cross-sectionSpiral-shaped tip end on a single blade (per brochure description)Convex triangular, Concave triangular
Speed250 RPM300 RPM
Torque1.5 Ncm1.5–5.2 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useReusable (limited)

Best For

K One

primary-tooth pulpectomyshort pediatric canalssingle-file pediatric workflow

ProTaper Gold

versatile multi-file sequencecomplex anatomygraduated shaping

Key Features

K One

15 mm single rotary file (25/.06) with a brochure-described "special tip design" intended to avoid irritation and damage to the periapical tissue of primary teeth (per brochure)

ProTaper Gold

Variable taper design with progressive engagement