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
14 systemsWaveOne 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
NIC W+
NIC Dental (Shenzhen Superline Technology)
MaxTech · 5-7% (per file) · 5 files
Gold-Wire Reciprocation
NIC V Blue
NIC Dental (Shenzhen Superline Technology)
MaxTech · 5-8% regressive · 3 files
Three-Size Blue Reciprocation
NIC V File
NIC Dental (Shenzhen Superline Technology)
MaxTech · 5-8% regressive · 3 files
Untreated Three-Size Reciprocation
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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.