VDW.ROTATE®
3-file basic sequence with adapted S cross-section and file-specific heat treatment
| File | Tip | Taper | Speed rpm | Torque Ncm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15 | 4% | 300-400 | 1.3 | |
| 0.20 | 5% | 300-400 | 2.1 | |
| 0.25 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 | |
| 0.25 | 6% | 300-400 | 2.3 | |
| 0.30 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.0 | |
| 0.30 | 6% | 300-400 | 2.0 | |
| 0.35 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 | |
| 0.35 | 6% | 300-400 | 2.3 | |
| 0.40 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 | |
| 0.50 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 | |
| 40/.06 | 0.40 | 6% | 300-400 | 2.3 |
| 60/.04 | 0.60 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 |
| 0.25 | 5% | 400 | 3.5 |
All files use 300-400 RPM (IFU range); torque varies: 1.3 Ncm (15/.04), 2.1 Ncm (20/.05), 2.3 Ncm (25-60), 2.0 Ncm (30/.04, 30/.06). Note: VDW literature uses cNm (centinewton-meter), numerically equivalent to Ncm.
Files are pre-set in VDW.CONNECT Drive motor for automatic settings
Adapted S cross-section provides more space for debris removal than centered designs
Files can be pre-curved thanks to heat treatment
Both pecking and brushing techniques are valid — choose based on canal anatomy
R25/.05 retreatment file available at 400 RPM / 3.5 Ncm for GP removal
Use dedicated VDW.ROTATE paper points and gutta-percha points or GuttaFusion for obturation (per IFU)
Obturation Techniques
Single cone, warm vertical, carrier-based & lateral compaction
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Clinical guides
What alloy is VDW.ROTATE made from?
Answer
VDW.
How many files are in the VDW.ROTATE sequence?
Answer
The VDW.
What motion type does VDW.ROTATE use?
Answer
VDW.
What cases is VDW.ROTATE best for?
Answer
VDW.
What speed and torque settings are recommended for VDW.ROTATE?
Answer
Recommended settings: 300-400–400 RPM and 1.
Reviewed by
Dr. Levent Yuksel
DDS · Endodontist
Independently authored and clinically reviewed.