Clinical Tip
WaveOne Gold for fast single-file reciprocation. HyFlex EDM rotary for maximum fatigue resistance in challenging cases.
Specifications
| — | WaveOne Gold | HyFlex EDM |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Coltene |
| Alloy | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment | CM-Wire (EDM manufactured) |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | CM-Wire |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 5 | 8 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Parallelogram | Triangular, Square, Variable (quadratic tip, trapezoidal middle, triangular coronal) |
| Speed | — | 300–400 RPM |
| Torque | — | 1.8–2.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Reusable (limited) |
Best For
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
HyFlex EDM
extreme curvaturesfatigue resistance priorityreusable with regeneration
Key Features
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings
HyFlex EDM
Up to 700% greater fatigue resistance with regenerative memory (manufacturer data; brochure reports up to 1,200% vs specific competitors)