PathFile™
Dentsply Sirona
PathFile™
Dentsply Sirona
Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files
Continuous Rotation · Conventional NiTi
- RPM
- —
- File
- 3
- Verified
Specifications
Tap icons for term definitions
| File | Tip | Taper | SpeedRPM | TorqueNcm | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diameter at the file tip (D0). Larger tips shape wider canals. | |||||
How much the file widens per mm. Higher taper = more aggressive cutting. | |||||
Rotational speed (RPM). Follow manufacturer settings to prevent file breakage. | |||||
Rotational force limit (Ncm). Prevents file fracture by auto-reversing when resistance is too high. | |||||
PathFile #1purple | 0.13 | 2% | 300 | — | Glide path |
PathFile #2yellow | 0.16 | 2% | 300 | — | Glide path |
PathFile #3yellow | 0.19 | 2% | 300 | — | Glide path |
Clinical Tips
- PathFile instruments operate at 300 RPM (per DFU). A slow-speed handpiece with continuous rotation is recommended.
- The three-file sequence (013, 016, 019) provides progressive glide path enlargement from a #10 K-file to a size suitable for rotary shaping files.
- Conventional NiTi alloy provides predictable superelastic behavior in the glide path preparation phase.
- PathFile instruments are designed as a dedicated glide path system and may be considered a precursor to the single-file ProGlider.
- Frequent irrigation and lubrication throughout the procedure may help reduce torsional stress on the instruments (per DFU).
- Single patient use — do not reprocess or reuse (per DFU).
Warnings
- Single patient use — do not reprocess or reuse (per DFU)
- A slow-speed handpiece is recommended for rotary file use (per DFU)
- Operate the handpiece at 300 RPM (per DFU)
- Straight-line access is a prerequisite for proper endodontic treatment (per DFU)
- Use minimal apical pressure — do not force the files down the canal (per DFU)
- Clean the flutes frequently during instrumentation (per DFU)
- Exercise caution in the apical area and around significant curvatures (per DFU)
- Non-sterile product — sterilize before use per ANSI/ADA Specification 28 at 136°C for 20 minutes (per DFU)
Obturation Techniques
Single cone, warm vertical, carrier-based & lateral compaction
Protocol
01Glide Path1
02Shaping3
03Finishing1
Related Systems
From Dentsply Sirona Systems
Manufacturer page
Dentsply Sirona SystemsOther continuous rotation systems
Motion category
Continuous RotationComparisons
Alloy
Conventional NiTiClinical guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What alloy is PathFile made from?
What alloy is PathFile made from?
Answer
PathFile™ is manufactured from Conventional NiTi.
How many files are in the PathFile sequence?
How many files are in the PathFile sequence?
Answer
The PathFile™ system includes 3 files: PathFile #1, PathFile #2, PathFile #3.
What is the PathFile file sequence?
What is the PathFile file sequence?
Answer
PathFile™ is used in this order: PathFile #1 → PathFile #2 → PathFile #3.
- Per-file speed, torque and technique are in the protocol section above.
What motion type does PathFile use?
What motion type does PathFile use?
Answer
PathFile™ uses continuous rotation motion.
What cases is PathFile best for?
What cases is PathFile best for?
Answer
PathFile™ is best suited for: multi-file mechanical glide path preparation, companion to ProTaper Universal and ProTaper Gold shaping sequences, progressive enlargement from #10 K-file to rotary-ready diameter.
What speed and torque settings are recommended for PathFile?
What speed and torque settings are recommended for PathFile?
Answer
Recommended settings: 300 RPM and — across the file sequence (refer to official DFU for full per-file parameters).
Reviewed by
Uzm. Dt. Levent Yüksel
DDS · Endodontist
Endodontist — DDS, Hacettepe University; endodontics specialty training, Ankara University. 10+ years of clinical experience. Sole author and reviewer of EndoGuide content.
Cite this page
Citation formats for the manufacturer-verified specification data on this page.
AMA
Yüksel L. PathFile: sequence, speed and torque settings. EndoGuide. Updated: 2026-10-03. https://endo-guide.app/system/pathfile
BibTeX
@misc{endoguide-pathfile,
author = {Yüksel, Levent},
title = {PathFile: sequence, speed and torque settings},
howpublished = {\url{https://endo-guide.app/system/pathfile}},
year = {2026},
note = {EndoGuide. Updated: 2026-10-03}
}Powered by:Uzm. Dt. Levent Yüksel
@endoguideappIndependent educational resource. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective manufacturers, who neither sponsor nor endorse EndoGuide.