Clinical Tip
Compare specifications above to choose the best system for your clinical case.
Specifications
| — | WaveOne Gold | ZenFlex |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dentsply Sirona | Kerr Dental |
| Alloy | NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment | Heat-Treated NiTi (Controlled Memory) |
| Heat Treatment | Gold Heat-Treated | CM-Wire |
| Motion | Reciprocating | Continuous Rotation |
| Files | 5 | 10 |
| Taper | Variable | 4%, 6% |
| Cross-section | Parallelogram | Triangular |
| Speed | — | 500 RPM |
| Torque | — | 1–3.5 Ncm |
| Use Type | Single-use | Single-use |
Best For
WaveOne Gold
single-file efficiencyroutine casesreduced cross-contamination
ZenFlex
minimally invasive shapingcontrolled-memory flexibilitydual taper strategy (.04/.06)
Key Features
WaveOne Gold
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings
ZenFlex
Violet oxide surface with 1mm flute diameter for minimally invasive shaping and excellent flexibility