Clinical Tip
ProTaper Next for rotary multi-file control. WaveOne Gold for single-file reciprocating speed and simplicity.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Next | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | M-Wire NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 6 | 5 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Not specified by manufacturer, Off-centered rectangular | Parallelogram |
| Speed | 300 RPM | — |
| Torque | 2–3 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Next
off-centered swaggering motionreduced file engagementprogressive shaping
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
Key Features
ProTaper Next
Off-centered rectangular cross-section creates swaggering motion for improved debris removal
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings