Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Ultimate | Traverse |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Kerr Endodontics |
| Alloy | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi | NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | Conventional |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | 8%, 6% |
| Cross-section | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) | Triangular |
| Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 4 Ncm | 1.47 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex anatomy with manual fallback for severe curves
Traverse
rotary glide path creationpairing with TF Adaptive systemfaster glide path vs hand files alone
Key Features
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals
Traverse
Rotary glide path system with orifice opener and two glide path file sizes — pre-sterilized, triangular cross-section, higher torsional resistance vs competitors (manufacturer comparison)