VDW.ROTATE®
VDW GmbH
VDW.ROTATE®
VDW GmbH
3-file basic sequence with adapted S cross-section and file-specific heat treatment
Continuous Rotation · Heat-Treated NiTi
- RPM
- Ncm1.3–3.5
- File
- 13
- Verified
Specifications
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| File | Tip | Taper | SpeedRPM | TorqueNcm | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diameter at the file tip (D0). Larger tips shape wider canals. | |||||
How much the file widens per mm. Higher taper = more aggressive cutting. | |||||
Rotational speed (RPM). Follow manufacturer settings to prevent file breakage. | |||||
Rotational force limit (Ncm). Prevents file fracture by auto-reversing when resistance is too high. | |||||
15/.04white | 0.15 | 4% | 300-400 | 1.3 | Glide path |
20/.05yellow | 0.20 | 5% | 300-400 | 2.1 | Shaping |
25/.04red | 0.25 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 | Finishing |
25/.06red | 0.25 | 6% | 300-400 | 2.3 | Finishing |
30/.04blue | 0.30 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.0 | Finishing |
30/.06blue | 0.30 | 6% | 300-400 | 2.0 | Finishing |
35/.04green | 0.35 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 | Finishing |
35/.06green | 0.35 | 6% | 300-400 | 2.3 | Finishing |
40/.04black | 0.40 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 | Finishing |
50/.04yellow | 0.50 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 | Finishing |
40/.06black | 0.40 | 6% | 300-400 | 2.3 | Finishing |
60/.04blue | 0.60 | 4% | 300-400 | 2.3 | Finishing |
R25/.05red | 0.25 | 5% | 400 | 3.5 | Retreatment |
Matching gutta-percha & paper points
- Gutta-percha
- VDW.ROTATE Gutta-Percha25/.06, 25/.04, 30/.04, 35/.04, 40/.04
- Paper points
- VDW.ROTATE Paper Points25/.06, 25/.04, 30/.04, 35/.04, 40/.04
Clinical Tips
- 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 except size 30), 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)
Warnings
- Reusable sterile instrument per 2023 IFU — cleaned undamaged instruments can be used up to 8 processing cycles; silicone stops are single-use
- Contains nickel — do not use on patients with nickel allergy
- Always inspect flutes for deformation between uses — discard if any unwinding detected
- Do not fully immerse in NaOCl — working part only, max 5% concentration (per IFU)
- Do not use in root canals with abrupt apical curvatures — use pre-curved hand files instead
- R25/.05 retreatment file uses different settings (400 RPM / 3.5 Ncm) — do not confuse with shaping settings
- Never force files apically — allow cutting action to progress naturally
- In severe curvatures the IFU also allows VDW.ROTATE instruments to be used by hand, not only with the motor (per IFU)
- For extremely curved canals: use file for one canal only and consider manual files (per IFU)
Obturation Techniques
Single cone, warm vertical, carrier-based & lateral compaction
Protocol
01Glide Path2
02Shaping1
03Finishing3
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Frequently Asked Questions
What alloy is VDW.ROTATE made from?
What alloy is VDW.ROTATE made from?
Answer
VDW.ROTATE® is manufactured from Heat-Treated NiTi.
How many files are in the VDW.ROTATE sequence?
How many files are in the VDW.ROTATE sequence?
Answer
The VDW.ROTATE® system includes 13 files: 15/.04, 20/.05, 25/.04, 25/.06, 30/.04, 30/.06, 35/.04, 35/.06, 40/.04, 50/.04, 40/.06, 60/.04, R25/.05.
What motion type does VDW.ROTATE use?
What motion type does VDW.ROTATE use?
Answer
VDW.ROTATE® uses continuous rotation motion.
What cases is VDW.ROTATE best for?
What cases is VDW.ROTATE best for?
Answer
VDW.ROTATE® is best suited for: simplified 3-file workflow, versatile pecking or brushing technique, broad canal size range with extended files.
What speed and torque settings are recommended for VDW.ROTATE?
What speed and torque settings are recommended for VDW.ROTATE?
Answer
Recommended settings: 300-400–400 RPM and 1.3 / 2.1 / 2.3 / 2.0 / 3.5 Ncm across the file sequence (refer to official DFU for full per-file 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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Yüksel L. VDW.ROTATE: sequence, speed and torque settings. EndoGuide. Updated: 2026-10-03. https://endo-guide.app/system/vdw-rotate
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author = {Yüksel, Levent},
title = {VDW.ROTATE: sequence, speed and torque settings},
howpublished = {\url{https://endo-guide.app/system/vdw-rotate}},
year = {2026},
note = {EndoGuide. Updated: 2026-10-03}
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