Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Gold | R-Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | Gold Heat-Treated NiTi | Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | Other |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 8 | 7 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex triangular, Concave triangular | Rounded triangular |
| Speed | 300 RPM | — |
| Torque | 1.5–5 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Gold
versatile multi-file sequencecomplex anatomygraduated shaping
R-Motion
minimally invasive reciprocationlower dentine stresswide curvature accommodation
Key Features
ProTaper Gold
Variable taper design with progressive engagement
R-Motion
Thinner core and optimized tip for lower dentine stress with manufacturer-reported 3.6x cyclic fatigue resistance