Clinical Tip
VDW.ROTATE shapes with a three-file basic sequence (15/.04, 20/.05, 25/.04 or .06) at 300–400 RPM, is pre-bendable and reusable for up to 8 cycles per its IFU; Vortex Blue is a single-use crown-down .04/.06 matrix (15–50) at 500 RPM with file-specific torque and blue heat treatment. Choose VDW.ROTATE for a short reusable sequence, Vortex Blue for crown-down size selection across a wide matrix.
Specifications
| — | VDW.ROTATE | Vortex Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VDW GmbH | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Heat-Treated NiTi | Blue Heat-Treated NiTi |
| Heat Treatment | Other | Blue Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 13 | 16 |
| Taper | Variable | 4%, 6% |
| Cross-section | Adapted S | Convex triangular |
| Speed | 300–400 RPM | 500 RPM |
| Torque | 1.3–3.5 Ncm | 75–368 Ncm |
| Use Type | Reusable (limited) | Single-use |
Best For
VDW.ROTATE
simplified 3-file workflowversatile pecking or brushing techniquebroad canal size range with extended files
Vortex Blue
crown-down versatility with dual taper optionswide size range from 15-50balanced fatigue resistance and torque strength
Key Features
VDW.ROTATE
3-file basic sequence with adapted S cross-section and file-specific heat treatment
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)
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