What alloy is RECIPROC made from?

Reciproc® is manufactured from M-Wire NiTi with m-wire heat treatment.

How many files are in the RECIPROC sequence?

The Reciproc® system includes 3 files: R25, R40, R50.

What motion type does RECIPROC use?

Reciproc® uses reciprocating motion.

What cases is RECIPROC best for?

Reciproc® is best suited for: original RECIPROC workflow, single-file reciprocating shaping, routine to moderately complex anatomy with careful glide-path control.

What speed and torque settings are recommended for RECIPROC?

Reciproc® uses reciprocating motion with manufacturer-specific motor settings (refer to official DFU for exact parameters).

Reciproc®

VDW GmbH

Reciprocating

Reciproc®

Original single-file reciprocating concept with dedicated RECIPROC motor setting and three apical size options

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Specifications

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File	Tip	Taper	Motion
R25	0.25	8%	Reciprocating
R40	0.40	6%	Reciprocating
R50	0.50	5%	Reciprocating

Clinical Tips

R25 for most canals; R40 when ISO #20 reaches WL passively; R50 when ISO #30 reaches WL passively — size selection per radiograph + hand-file gauging (per 2023 IFU)

Short, controlled pecking with frequent irrigation generally improves control in narrow canals

Use conservative apical enlargement; upsize only after hand-file gauging

Single-file reciprocation can simplify workflow when glide path and WL control are maintained

Warnings

Single use only - do not reprocess or reuse
Use only designated reciprocating motor settings; never continuous rotation
Contains nickel - avoid use in patients with known nickel hypersensitivity
Inspect file before and during use; discard if unwound, bent, or otherwise deformed
Do not force progression in abruptly curved or blocked canals; re-establish patency with hand files first
Do not fully immerse in NaOCl — only working part in max 5% concentration (per IFU)
In severe curvatures: use the instrument manually; do not use in abrupt apical curvature — use pre-curved hand files instead (per 2023 IFU)
For extremely curved canals: use file for one canal only to reduce breakage risk (per IFU)