Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProGlider | ZenFlex |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Kerr Dental |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | Heat-Treated NiTi (Controlled Memory) |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | CM-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 1 | 10 |
| Taper | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) | 4%, 6% |
| Cross-section | Square | Triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 1–3.5 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
ZenFlex
minimally invasive shapingcontrolled-memory flexibilitydual taper strategy (.04/.06)
Key Features
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping
ZenFlex
Violet oxide surface with 1mm flute diameter for minimally invasive shaping and excellent flexibility