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Traverse vs Vortex Blue

Kerr Endodontics · Dentsply Sirona

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Traverse™

Kerr Endodontics

Own the Glide Path

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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: Traverse vs Vortex Blue
TraverseVortex Blue
ManufacturerKerr EndodonticsDentsply Sirona
AlloyNiTiBlue Heat-Treated NiTi
Heat TreatmentConventionalBlue Heat-Treated
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files316
Taper8%, 6%4%, 6%
Cross-sectionTriangularConvex triangular
Speed500 RPM500 RPM
Torque1.47 Ncm75–368 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

Traverse

rotary glide path creationpairing with TF Adaptive systemfaster glide path vs hand files alone

Vortex Blue

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

Key Features

Traverse

Rotary glide path system with orifice opener and two glide path file sizes — pre-sterilized, triangular cross-section, higher torsional resistance vs competitors (manufacturer comparison)

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)