Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProGlider | Reciproc Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | VDW GmbH |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | M-Wire NiTi with Blue heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 1 | 3 |
| Taper | 2% (variable progressive to 8.5% at D16) | Variable |
| Cross-section | Square | S-shaped |
| Speed | 300 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProGlider
single-file mechanical glide pathcompanion to ProTaper Gold, ProTaper Next, ProTaper Ultimate, and Vortex Bluereplacing multi-file PathFile sequence
Reciproc Blue
severely curved canalsmaximum flexibilitypre-bendable files
Key Features
ProGlider
Single-file mechanical glide path with variable progressive taper (016/.02 to .085 at D16) for gentle canal enlargement before shaping
Reciproc Blue
Single-file reciprocating system with 40% increased flexibility vs original Reciproc and pre-bend memory