Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Next | ProTaper Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 6 | 8 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex triangular, Off-centered rectangular | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) |
| Speed | 300 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | 4 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Next
off-centered swaggering motionreduced file engagementprogressive shaping
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex and severely curved canals
Key Features
ProTaper Next
Off-centered rectangular cross-section creates swaggering motion for improved debris removal
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals