Clinical Tip
E-Flex Gold is a nine-file gold heat-treated controlled-memory rotary family that brings its own orifice opener (17/.08) and glider (19/.02), running at a uniform 350 RPM / 2.5 Ncm across the shaping files. Reciproc blue shapes with one reciprocating file at 150°/30°, is pre-bendable, and its data lists severe curvature, calcified canals and retreatment among its uses. Choose E-Flex Gold for an integrated rotary workflow in one family, Reciproc blue for single-file reciprocation in demanding anatomy.
Specifications
| — | E-Flex Gold | Reciproc Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eighteeth | VDW GmbH |
| Alloy | Control Memory NiTi (gold heat-treated) | M-Wire NiTi with Blue heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 9 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Not specified | S-shaped |
| Speed | 300–350 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2.5–3 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
E-Flex Gold
Reciproc Blue
Key Features
E-Flex Gold
Gold heat-treated CM wire with integrated orifice opener (17/.08) and glider (19/.02) — variable pitch design with non-cutting safety tip
Reciproc Blue
Single-file reciprocating system with increased flexibility vs original Reciproc (manufacturer reports 40%) and pre-bend memory
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