Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProGlider | Vortex Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 1 | 16 |
| Taper | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) | 4%, 6% |
| Cross-section | Square | Convex triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 75–368 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
Vortex Blue
crown-down versatility with dual taper optionswide size range from 15-50balanced fatigue resistance and torque strength
Key Features
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping
Vortex Blue
Blue heat treatment provides min 65% better cyclic fatigue resistance vs M-Wire NiTi and at least 42% higher peak torque strength (manufacturer data)