Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex EDM | RECIPROC |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | VDW GmbH |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (EDM manufactured) | M-Wire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | M-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular, Square, Variable (quadratic tip, trapezoidal middle, triangular coronal) | S-shaped |
| Speed | 300–400 RPM | — |
| Torque | 1.8–2.5 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
HyFlex EDM
extreme curvaturesfatigue resistance priorityreusable with regeneration
RECIPROC
original RECIPROC workflowsingle-file reciprocating shapingroutine to moderately complex anatomy with careful glide-path control
Key Features
HyFlex EDM
EDM + CM-Wire with regenerative memory — manufacturer reports enhanced fatigue resistance (bench data; figures vary by comparator and test setup)
RECIPROC
Original single-file reciprocating concept with dedicated RECIPROC motor setting and three apical size options