Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | Reciproc | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VDW GmbH | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | M-Wire NiTi | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | M-Wire | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Reciprocating |
| Files | 3 | 5 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | S-shaped | Parallelogram |
| Speed | — | — |
| Torque | — | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
Reciproc
original RECIPROC workflowsingle-file reciprocating shapingroutine to moderately complex anatomy with careful glide-path control
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
Key Features
Reciproc
Original single-file reciprocating concept with dedicated RECIPROC motor setting and three apical size options
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings