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ProGlider vs R-Motion

Dentsply Sirona · FKG Dentaire

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ProGlider®

Dentsply Sirona

Mechanical Glide Path in One File

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R-Motion®

FKG Dentaire

Swiss Precision Reciprocation

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: ProGlider vs R-Motion
ProGliderR-Motion
ManufacturerDentsply SironaFKG Dentaire
AlloyM-Wire NiTiHeat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentM-WireOther
MotionContinuous RotationReciprocating
Files17
Taper2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)Variable
Cross-sectionSquareRounded triangular
Speed300 RPM
Torque2 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

ProGlider

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

R-Motion

minimally invasive reciprocationlower dentine stresswide curvature accommodation

Key Features

ProGlider

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

R-Motion

Thinner core and optimized tip for lower dentine stress with enhanced cyclic fatigue resistance (manufacturer data)