Reciprocating Motion
Reciprocating systems alternate between a larger counter-clockwise cutting stroke and a smaller clockwise release stroke. This asymmetric motion reduces torsional stress on the file, decreasing the risk of separation compared to continuous rotation. Single-file reciprocating systems simplify the workflow to one or two instruments per case, reducing cross-contamination risk and procedure time. The technique is particularly valuable in severely curved canals where cyclic fatigue resistance is particularly important.
Systems in this category
WaveOne Gold
Dentsply Sirona
NiTi · 7% · 5 files
Single File Reciprocation
RECIPROC
VDW GmbH
M-Wire · variable (5-8%) · 3 files
Original Single-File Reciprocation
Reciproc Blue
VDW GmbH
M-Wire · variable (5-8%) · 3 files
Maximum Flexibility
EndoArt Expert
İnci Dental (Turkey)
Gold/Blue · Variable · 10 files
Single-File Reciprocating
R-Motion
FKG Dentaire
Heat-Treated · .04 · 7 files
Swiss Precision Reciprocation
EdgeOne Fire
EdgeEndo
FireWire™ · variable · 5 files
FireWire Reciprocation
One RECI
Micro-Mega (COLTENE)
C.Wire · 4% · 5 files
Single-File Reciprocating Shaping
PX Wave
Perfect Dental
NiTi · 2% · 1 files
Single-File Reciprocating Glider
RC
Perfect Dental
NiTi · 5-8% · 3 files
Reciprocating NiTi — Original
RC Gold
Perfect Dental
Gold · 5-8% · 3 files
Gold-Treated Reciprocating Sequence
RC Blue
Perfect Dental
Blue · 5-8% · 3 files
Blue-Treated Reciprocating Sequence
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Reviewed by
Uzm. Dt. Levent Yüksel
DDS · Endodontist
Independently authored and clinically reviewed.