Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Ultimate | RECIPROC |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | VDW GmbH |
| Alloy | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi | M-Wire NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | M-Wire |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 8 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) | S-shaped |
| Speed | 400 RPM | — |
| Torque | 4 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex anatomy with manual fallback for severe curves
RECIPROC
original RECIPROC workflowsingle-file reciprocating shapingroutine to moderately complex anatomy with careful glide-path control
Key Features
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals
RECIPROC
Original single-file reciprocating concept with dedicated RECIPROC motor setting and three apical size options