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ProGlider vs XP-endo Retreatment

Dentsply Sirona · FKG Dentaire

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ProGlider®

Dentsply Sirona

Mechanical Glide Path in One File

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XP-endo® Retreatment

FKG Dentaire

Adaptive Retreatment Sequence

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: ProGlider vs XP-endo Retreatment
ProGliderXP-endo Retreatment
ManufacturerDentsply SironaFKG Dentaire
AlloyM-Wire NiTiMaxWire (NiTi alloy)
Heat TreatmentM-WireMaxWire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files13
Taper2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16)Variable
Cross-sectionSquareActive cutting tip, Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping)
Speed300 RPM800–1000 RPM
Torque2 Ncm1–1.5 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

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