Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProGlider | ProTaper Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 1 | 8 |
| Taper | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) | Variable |
| Cross-section | Square | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 4 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProGlider
single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex anatomy with manual fallback for severe curves
Key Features
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals