Clinical Tip
WaveOne Gold for fast single-file reciprocation. HyFlex EDM rotary for maximum fatigue resistance in challenging cases.
Specifications
| — | HyFlex EDM | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coltene | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | CM-Wire (EDM manufactured) | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | CM-Wire | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 8 | 5 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular, Square, Variable (quadratic tip, trapezoidal middle, triangular coronal) | Parallelogram |
| 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
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
Key Features
HyFlex EDM
EDM + CM-Wire with regenerative memory — manufacturer reports enhanced fatigue resistance (bench data; figures vary by comparator and test setup)
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings