Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProGlider | XP-endo Retreatment |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | MaxWire (NiTi alloy) |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | MaxWire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 1 | 3 |
| Taper | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) | Variable |
| Cross-section | Square | Active cutting tip, Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 800–1000 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 1–1.5 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
XP-endo Retreatment
retreatment of previously obturated canalsgutta percha and sealer removal3D cleaning of canal walls after GP removal
Key Features
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping
XP-endo Retreatment
Dedicated 3-file retreatment sequence — DR1 active-tip desobturation, XP-endo Shaper gutta percha removal at up to 2500 RPM, and XP-endo Finisher R final cleaning