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HyFlex CM vs Vortex Blue

Coltene · Dentsply Sirona

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HyFlex® CM

Coltene

Controlled Memory

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Vortex Blue®

Dentsply Sirona

Blue Wire Crown-Down

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Clinical Tip

Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.

Specifications

Specifications comparison: HyFlex CM vs Vortex Blue
HyFlex CMVortex Blue
ManufacturerColteneDentsply Sirona
AlloyCM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi)Blue Heat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentCM-WireBlue Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files616
TaperVariable4%, 6%
Cross-sectionTriangular / Quadrangular (mixed design)Convex triangular
Speed500 RPM500 RPM
Torque2.5 Ncm75–368 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

HyFlex CM

curved canals requiring pre-bent filesanatomical shaping with multiple sizing optionsreusable with autoclave regeneration

Vortex Blue

crown-down versatility with dual taper optionswide size range from 15-50balanced fatigue resistance and torque strength

Key Features

HyFlex CM

Pre-bendable like stainless steel with up to 300% greater cyclic fatigue resistance vs conventional NiTi (manufacturer in-house test data)

Vortex Blue

Blue heat treatment provides min 65% better cyclic fatigue resistance vs M-Wire NiTi and at least 42% higher peak torque strength (manufacturer data)