Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | Traverse | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kerr Endodontics | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | NiTi | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | Conventional | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 3 | 5 |
| Taper | 8%, 6% | Variable |
| Cross-section | Triangular | Parallelogram |
| Speed | 500 RPM | — |
| Torque | 1.47 Ncm | — |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
Traverse
rotary glide path creationpairing with TF Adaptive systemfaster glide path vs hand files alone
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
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)
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings