Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | ProTaper Ultimate | Vortex Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | M-Wire / Gold / Blue Heat-Treated NiTi | Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 8 | 16 |
| Taper | Variable | 4%, 6% |
| Cross-section | Parallelogram (variable acute angles, off-centered) | Convex triangular |
| Speed | 400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 4 Ncm | 75–368 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
ProTaper Ultimate
5th generation ProTaper evolutionK-file free workflowcomplex and severely curved canals
Vortex Blue
crown-down versatility with dual taper optionswide size range from 15-50balanced fatigue resistance and torque strength
Key Features
ProTaper Ultimate
Slider-Shaper-Finishers concept with dual heat treatments: Gold for standard sequence, Blue for auxiliary finishers in large canals
Vortex Blue
Blue heat treatment provides min 65% better cyclic fatigue resistance vs M-Wire NiTi and at least 42% higher peak torque strength (manufacturer data)