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PathFile vs Reciproc Blue

Dentsply Sirona · VDW GmbH

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PathFile™

Dentsply Sirona

Three-File Mechanical Glide Path Sequence

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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: PathFile vs Reciproc Blue
PathFileReciproc Blue
ManufacturerDentsply SironaVDW GmbH
AlloyConventional NiTiM-Wire NiTi with Blue heat treatment
Heat TreatmentConventionalBlue Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationReciprocating
Files33
Taper2%Variable
Cross-sectionSquareS-shaped
Speed300 RPM
Torque
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

PathFile

multi-file mechanical glide path preparationcompanion to ProTaper Universal and ProTaper Gold shaping sequencesprogressive enlargement from #10 K-file to rotary-ready diameter

Reciproc Blue

severely curved canalsmaximum flexibilitypre-bendable files

Key Features

PathFile

Three-file rotary glide path sequence (013/.02, 016/.02, 019/.02) for progressive mechanical enlargement before shaping files

Reciproc Blue

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