Clinical Tip
Reciproc Blue for fast reciprocating prep. XP-endo Shaper when canal irregularity is the main challenge—it reaches where others can't.
Specifications
| — | Reciproc Blue | XP-endo Shaper |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VDW GmbH | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi with Blue heat treatment | MaxWire (NiTi alloy) |
| Heat Treatment | Blue Heat-Treated | MaxWire |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 3 | 2 |
| Taper | Variable | 1% (expands to at least 4%), 0% |
| Cross-section | S-shaped | Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping) |
| Speed | — | 800 RPM |
| Torque | — | 1 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
Reciproc Blue
severely curved canalscases needing a flexible reciprocating filepre-bendable files
XP-endo Shaper
irregular/oval canals3D adaptation at body temperatureminimized transportation in curved canals
Key Features
Reciproc Blue
Single-file reciprocating system with increased flexibility vs original Reciproc (manufacturer reports 40%) and pre-bend memory
XP-endo Shaper
Expands at body temperature to adapt to canal anatomy (shown as Shaper Plus sequence: Shaper + Finisher)