Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | WaveOne Gold | XP-endo Retreatment |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | FKG Dentaire |
| Alloy | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment | MaxWire (NiTi alloy) |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | MaxWire |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 5 | 3 |
| Taper | Variable | Variable |
| Cross-section | Parallelogram | Active cutting tip, Booster Tip (6 cutting edges at tip, triangular shaft), Zero-taper sickle-shaped (cleaning, non-shaping) |
| Speed | — | 800–1000 RPM |
| Torque | — | 1–1.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
XP-endo Retreatment
retreatment of previously obturated canalsgutta percha and sealer removal3D cleaning of canal walls after GP removal
Key Features
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings
XP-endo Retreatment
Dedicated 3-file retreatment sequence — DR1 active-tip desobturation, XP-endo Shaper gutta percha removal at up to 2500 RPM, and XP-endo Finisher R final cleaning