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ProGlider vs VDW.ROTATE

Dentsply Sirona · VDW GmbH

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ProGlider®

Dentsply Sirona

Mechanical Glide Path in One File

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VDW.ROTATE®

VDW GmbH

Simplified Rotary Efficiency

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: ProGlider vs VDW.ROTATE
ProGliderVDW.ROTATE
ManufacturerDentsply SironaVDW GmbH
AlloyM-Wire NiTiHeat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentM-WireOther
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files113
Taper2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)Variable
Cross-sectionSquareAdapted S
Speed300 RPM300–400 RPM
Torque2 Ncm1.3–3.5 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useReusable (limited)

Best For

ProGlider

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

VDW.ROTATE

simplified 3-file workflowversatile pecking or brushing techniquebroad canal size range with extended files

Key Features

ProGlider

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

VDW.ROTATE

3-file basic sequence with adapted S cross-section and file-specific heat treatment