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HyFlex GPF vs Reciproc Blue

Coltene · VDW GmbH

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HyFlex® GPF

Coltene

Controlled Memory Glide Path Files

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Reciproc® blue

VDW GmbH

Maximum Flexibility

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Clinical Tip

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

Specifications

Specifications comparison: HyFlex GPF vs Reciproc Blue
HyFlex GPFReciproc Blue
ManufacturerColteneVDW GmbH
AlloyCM-Wire (Controlled Memory NiTi)M-Wire NiTi with Blue heat treatment
Heat TreatmentCM-WireBlue Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationReciprocating
Files33
Taper1%, 2%Variable
Cross-sectionNot stated in brochureS-shaped
Speed500 RPM
Torque2.5 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

HyFlex GPF

mechanical glide path creationintegration with HyFlex CM/EDM shaping systemscurved canals requiring pre-bendable glide path files

Reciproc Blue

severely curved canalsmaximum flexibilitypre-bendable files

Key Features

HyFlex GPF

Dedicated rotary glide path system with CM-Wire flexibility, available as Navigator NT (15/01) and CM K Files (15/02, 20/02) for safe and efficient glide path creation

Reciproc Blue

Single-file reciprocating system with 40% increased flexibility vs original Reciproc and pre-bend memory