Clinical Tip
ProTaper Ultimate for complex, severely curved canals with a K-file-free sequence. TruNatomy for conservative access and dentin preservation.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Ultimate | TruNatomy |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | M-Wire / Gold / Blue 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 | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) | Off-centered parallelogram, Centered parallelogram (2 cutting edges) |
| Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 4 Ncm | 1.5 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
TruNatomy
dentin preservationconservative accessminimally invasive
Key Features
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with file-specific heat treatments: M-Wire for the Slider, Gold for the Shaper and F1-F3, Blue for the auxiliary finishers (FX/FXL) in larger canals
TruNatomy
Slim 0.8mm MFD with off-centered parallelogram cross-section preserves peri-cervical dentin while maintaining shaping efficiency