Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | R-Motion | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FKG Dentaire | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Heat-Treated NiTi | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | Other | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Reciprocating |
| Files | 7 | 5 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Rounded triangular | Parallelogram |
| Speed | — | — |
| Torque | — | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
R-Motion
minimally invasive reciprocationlower dentine stresswide curvature accommodation
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
Key Features
R-Motion
Thinner core and optimized tip for lower dentine stress with manufacturer-reported 3.6x cyclic fatigue resistance
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings