TF4™
Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments)
Rotary + Reciprocating Hybrid Sequence
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Specifications
| — | TF4 | ProGlider |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Perfect Dental (Shenzhen Perfect Medical Instruments) | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | NiTi | M-Wire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | M-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 4 | 1 |
| Taper | Variable | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) |
| Cross-section | Not specified by name in IFU text | Square |
| Speed | 350 RPM | 300 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 2 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
TF4
rotary + reciprocating hybrid workflowclinicians comfortable switching motor modes mid-casemoderate-curvature anatomy
ProGlider
single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence
Key Features
TF4
Four-file hybrid sequence (T20 20/.07, T25 25/.07, T35 35/.06, T45 45/.05) where T25 25/.07 is run in reciprocating motion within an otherwise rotary workflow at 350 rpm / 2.0–3.0 N·cm (per IFU spec table and step-by-step)
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping