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RC vs ProGlider

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) · Dentsply Sirona

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RC™

Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)

Reciprocating NiTi — Original

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ProGlider®

Dentsply Sirona

Mechanical Glide Path in One File

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: RC vs ProGlider
RCProGlider
ManufacturerPerfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)Dentsply Sirona
AlloyNiTi (conventional)M-Wire NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalM-Wire
MotionReciprocatingContinuous Rotation
Files31
TaperVariable2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)
Cross-sectionNot specified in IFU textSquare
Speed300 RPM
Torque2 Ncm2 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

RC

value-tier reciprocating sequencegeneral shaping in mild–moderate curvaturepractices wanting an entry-level RC system

ProGlider

single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence

Key Features

RC

Three-instrument reciprocating set (R25 25/.08, R40 40/.06, R50 50/.05) operated at 250–360 rpm with 2.0–3.0 N·cm torque (per IFU spec table)

ProGlider

Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping