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K3XF vs Reciproc Blue

Kerr Endodontics · VDW GmbH

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K3XF™

Kerr Endodontics

R-Phase Enhanced K3 Design

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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: K3XF vs Reciproc Blue
K3XFReciproc Blue
ManufacturerKerr EndodonticsVDW GmbH
AlloyR-Phase™ Heat-Treated NiTiM-Wire NiTi with Blue heat treatment
Heat TreatmentR-PhaseBlue Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationReciprocating
Files243
TaperVariableVariable
Cross-sectionAsymmetric Triple-FlutedS-shaped
Speed350 RPM
Torque3 Ncm
Use TypeReusable (limited)Single-use

Best For

K3XF

versatile multi-taper rotary shapingclinicians familiar with K3 techniquecases requiring wide taper selection (.04-.12)

Reciproc Blue

severely curved canalsmaximum flexibilitypre-bendable files

Key Features

K3XF

Original K3 asymmetric triple-fluted design enhanced with R-Phase heat treatment for improved flexibility and cyclic fatigue resistance

Reciproc Blue

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