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Reciproc Blue vs VDW.ROTATE

VDW GmbH

TR
COURSES22 November 2026 · Antalya · Canal shaping course

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Reciproc® blue

VDW GmbH

Blue Heat-Treated, Pre-Bendable Reciprocation

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VDW.ROTATE®

VDW GmbH

Simplified Rotary Efficiency

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Clinical Tip

Reciproc Blue for a reciprocating pre-bendable single-file in severe curves. VDW.ROTATE for a simplified 3-file rotary workflow with pecking and brushing.

Specifications

Specifications comparison: Reciproc Blue vs VDW.ROTATE
—Reciproc BlueVDW.ROTATE
ManufacturerVDW GmbHVDW GmbH
AlloyM-Wire NiTi with Blue heat treatmentHeat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentBlue Heat-TreatedOther
MotionReciprocatingContinuous Rotation
Files313
TaperVariableVariable
Cross-sectionS-shapedAdapted S
Speed—300–400 RPM
Torque—1.3–3.5 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useReusable (limited)

Best For

Reciproc Blue

severely curved canalscases needing a flexible reciprocating filepre-bendable files

VDW.ROTATE

simplified 3-file workflowversatile pecking or brushing techniquebroad canal size range with extended files

Key Features

Reciproc Blue

Single-file reciprocating system with increased flexibility vs original Reciproc (manufacturer reports 40%) and pre-bend memory

VDW.ROTATE

3-file basic sequence with adapted S cross-section and file-specific heat treatment