Clinical Tip
ProTaper Next for progressive rotary shaping. Reciproc Blue for single-file reciprocating with superior cyclic fatigue resistance in severe curves.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Next | 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 | 6 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Not specified by manufacturer, Off-centered rectangular | S-shaped |
| Speed | 300 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2–3 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Next
off-centered swaggering motionreduced file engagementprogressive shaping
Reciproc Blue
severely curved canalscases needing a flexible reciprocating filepre-bendable files
Key Features
ProTaper Next
Off-centered rectangular cross-section creates swaggering motion for improved debris removal
Reciproc Blue
Single-file reciprocating system with increased flexibility vs original Reciproc (manufacturer reports 40%) and pre-bend memory