Clinical Tip
Two workflows rather than two versions of the same idea. WaveOne Gold shapes most canals with a single reciprocating file at 150°/30° after its Glider, on a dedicated motor preset. VDW.ROTATE rotates continuously at 300–400 RPM with a three-file basic sequence, file-specific torque from 1.3 to 3.5 Ncm, and extended sizes to 60/.04. Choose WaveOne Gold for single-file simplicity, VDW.ROTATE when you want rotary control and a wider apical size choice.
Specifications
| — | VDW.ROTATE | WaveOne Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VDW GmbH | Dentsply Sirona |
| Alloy | Heat-Treated NiTi | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment |
| Heat Treatment | Other | Gold Heat-Treated |
| Motion | Continuous Rotation | Reciprocating |
| Files | 13 | 5 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Adapted S | Parallelogram |
| Speed | 300–400 RPM | — |
| Torque | 1.3–3.5 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
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
Key Features
VDW.ROTATE
3-file basic sequence with adapted S cross-section and file-specific heat treatment
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings