Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Ultimate | Reciproc Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | VDW GmbH |
| Alloy | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi | NiTi with proprietary Blue heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | Blue Heat-Treated |
| 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 and severely curved canals
Reciproc Blue
severely curved canalsmaximum flexibilitypre-bendable files
Key Features
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals
Reciproc Blue
Single-file reciprocating system with 40% increased flexibility vs original Reciproc and pre-bend memory