Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | TF Adaptive | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kerr Dental | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | R-Phase NiTi (Twisted) | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | R-Phase | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Adaptive | Reciprocating |
| Files | 6 | 5 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular | Parallelogram |
| Speed | — | — |
| Torque | — | — |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
TF Adaptive
adaptive motion (auto rotation/reciprocation)severely curved canalsreduced debris extrusion
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
Key Features
TF Adaptive
Adaptive motion automatically transitions between rotation and reciprocation based on canal stress
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings