Clinical Tip
ProTaper Gold for maximum shaping. TruNatomy preserves more dentin with its slim 0.8mm design—choose for minimally invasive approach.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Gold | TruNatomy |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Gold Heat-Treated NiTi | Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | Other |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 6 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex triangular, Concave triangular | Off-centered parallelogram, Centered parallelogram (2 cutting edges) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 1.5–5 Ncm | 1.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Gold
versatile multi-file sequencecomplex anatomygraduated shaping
TruNatomy
dentin preservationconservative accessminimally invasive
Key Features
ProTaper Gold
Variable taper design with progressive engagement
TruNatomy
Slim 0.8mm MFD with off-centered parallelogram cross-section preserves peri-cervical dentin while maintaining shaping efficiency