Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProGlider | TF Adaptive |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Kerr Dental |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | R-Phase NiTi (Twisted) |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | R-Phase |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Adaptive |
| Files | 1 | 6 |
| Taper | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) | Variable |
| Cross-section | Square | Triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
ProGlider
single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence
TF Adaptive
adaptive motion (auto rotation/reciprocation)severely curved canalsautomatic load-based motion switching
Key Features
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping
TF Adaptive
Adaptive motion automatically transitions between rotation and reciprocation based on canal stress