S-Blue vs ProTaper Ultimate
Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) · Dentsply Sirona
S-Blue™
Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
Entry-Level Heat-Activated System
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Specifications
| — | S-Blue | ProTaper Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Blue Heat-Activated NiTi | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Blue Heat-Treated | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 4 | 8 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Circular triangular (per brochure) | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) |
| Speed | 425 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | 4 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
S-Blue
entry-level heat-treated rotary sequencegeneral posterior shaping with predictable motor settingspre-bendable files for moderate access challenges
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex anatomy with manual fallback for severe curves
Key Features
S-Blue
Four-file rotary sequence (B0 starter, B1, B2, B3) with circular triangle cross-section, uniform 425–500 rpm / 2.5 N·cm settings, and pre-bendable heat-activated NiTi (per brochure Design Concept and Specification table; brochure body says only "heat-activated material" — "Blue" is inferred from the product name)
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals