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Vortex Blue vs ZenFlex

Dentsply Sirona · Kerr Dental

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Vortex Blue®

Dentsply Sirona

Blue Wire Crown-Down

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ZenFlex™

Kerr Dental

Controlled Memory Precision

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Clinical Tip

Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.

Specifications

Specifications comparison: Vortex Blue vs ZenFlex
Vortex BlueZenFlex
ManufacturerDentsply SironaKerr Dental
AlloyBlue Heat-Treated NiTiHeat-Treated NiTi (Controlled Memory)
Heat TreatmentBlue Heat-TreatedCM-Wire
MotionContinuous RotationContinuous Rotation
Files1610
Taper4%, 6%4%, 6%
Cross-sectionConvex triangularTriangular
Speed500 RPM500 RPM
Torque75–368 Ncm1–3.5 Ncm
Use TypeSingle-useSingle-use

Best For

Vortex Blue

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

ZenFlex

minimally invasive shapingcontrolled-memory flexibilitydual taper strategy (.04/.06)

Key Features

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)

ZenFlex

Violet oxide surface with 1mm flute diameter for minimally invasive shaping and excellent flexibility