Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ESX | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Brasseler USA | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Electropolished NiTi | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 8 | 5 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular (asymmetrical ACP) | Parallelogram |
| Speed | 500 RPM | — |
| Torque | 1.5 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ESX
minimally invasive two-file canal preparationconservative coronal tooth structure preservationcases where adaptive finishing file size selection is preferred
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
Key Features
ESX
Two-file shaping system with patented ACP (Alternating Contact Point) design and Booster Tip for minimally invasive canal preparation at 500-600 RPM
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings