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Reciproc Blue vs Vortex Blue

VDW GmbH · Dentsply Sirona

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Reciproc® blue

VDW GmbH

Maximum Flexibility

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Vortex Blue®

Dentsply Sirona

Blue Wire Crown-Down

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Clinical Tip

Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.

Specifications

Specifications comparison: Reciproc Blue vs Vortex Blue
Reciproc BlueVortex Blue
ManufacturerVDW GmbHDentsply Sirona
AlloyNiTi with proprietary Blue heat treatmentBlue Heat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentBlue Heat-TreatedBlue Heat-Treated
MotionReciprocatingContinuous Rotation
Files316
TaperVariable4%, 6%
Cross-sectionS-shapedConvex triangular
Speed500 RPM
Torque75–368 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

Reciproc Blue

severely curved canalsmaximum flexibilitypre-bendable files

Vortex Blue

crown-down versatility with dual taper optionswide size range from 15-50balanced fatigue resistance and torque strength

Key Features

Reciproc Blue

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

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)