Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex CM | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi) | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 6 | 5 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular / Quadrangular (mixed design) | Parallelogram |
| Speed | 500 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2.5 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
HyFlex CM
curved canals requiring pre-bent filesanatomical shaping with multiple sizing optionsreusable with autoclave regeneration
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
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)
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings