Clinical Tip
Choose ProTaper Gold for complex anatomy requiring multiple tapers. Choose WaveOne Gold for efficiency in routine cases with single-file simplicity.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Gold | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Gold Heat-Treated NiTi | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 8 | 5 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Convex triangular, Concave triangular | Parallelogram |
| Speed | 300 RPM | — |
| Torque | 1.5–5 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Gold
versatile multi-file sequencecomplex anatomygraduated shaping
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
Key Features
ProTaper Gold
Variable taper design with progressive engagement
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings