Reciproc®
VDW GmbH
Reciproc®
VDW GmbH
Original single-file reciprocating concept with dedicated RECIPROC motor setting and three apical size options
Reciprocating · M-Wire NiTi
- ccw / cw
- File
- 3
- Verified
Specifications
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150° / 30°ccw / cw
| File | Tip | Taper | Motion | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diameter at the file tip (D0). Larger tips shape wider canals. | ||||
How much the file widens per mm. Higher taper = more aggressive cutting. | ||||
R25red | 0.25 | 8% | 150° / 30° | Shaping |
R40black | 0.40 | 6% | 150° / 30° | Shaping |
R50yellow | 0.50 | 5% | 150° / 30° | Shaping |
Matching gutta-percha & paper points
- Gutta-percha
- VDW RECIPROC Gutta-PerchaR25, R40, R50
- Paper points
- VDW RECIPROC Paper PointsR25, R40, R50
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)
Obturation Techniques
Single cone, warm vertical, carrier-based & lateral compaction
Protocol
01Glide Path2
02Shaping3
03Finishing2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What alloy is RECIPROC made from?
What alloy is RECIPROC made from?
Answer
Reciproc® is manufactured from M-Wire NiTi.
How many files are in the RECIPROC sequence?
How many files are in the RECIPROC sequence?
Answer
The Reciproc® system includes 3 files: R25, R40, R50.
What is the RECIPROC file sequence?
What is the RECIPROC file sequence?
Answer
Reciproc® offers these files: R25, R40, R50.
- One shaping file is selected per canal according to the DFU; the protocol section above shows the starting file.
What motion type does RECIPROC use?
What motion type does RECIPROC use?
Answer
Reciproc® uses reciprocating motion.
What cases is RECIPROC best for?
What cases is RECIPROC best for?
Answer
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?
What speed and torque settings are recommended for RECIPROC?
Answer
Reciproc® uses reciprocating motion with manufacturer-specific motor settings (refer to official DFU for exact parameters).
Reviewed by
Uzm. Dt. Levent Yüksel
DDS · Endodontist
Endodontist — DDS, Hacettepe University; endodontics specialty training, Ankara University. 10+ years of clinical experience. Sole author and reviewer of EndoGuide content.
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AMA
Yüksel L. RECIPROC: sequence, speed and torque settings. EndoGuide. Updated: 2026-10-03. https://endo-guide.app/system/reciproc
BibTeX
@misc{endoguide-reciproc,
author = {Yüksel, Levent},
title = {RECIPROC: sequence, speed and torque settings},
howpublished = {\url{https://endo-guide.app/system/reciproc}},
year = {2026},
note = {EndoGuide. Updated: 2026-10-03}
}Powered by:Uzm. Dt. Levent Yüksel
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