WaveOne Gold®
Dentsply Sirona
WaveOne Gold®
Dentsply Sirona
Single-file reciprocating system — one glider + one shaping file for most cases, with dedicated WaveOne/WaveOne Gold motor settings
Reciprocating · M-Wire NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment
- ccw / cw
- File
- 5
- 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. | ||||
Gliderwhite | 0.15 | 2%v | 150° / 30° | Glide path |
Smallyellow | 0.20 | 7%v | 150° / 30° | Shaping |
Primaryred | 0.25 | 7%v | 150° / 30° | Shaping |
Mediumgreen | 0.35 | 6%v | 150° / 30° | Shaping |
Largewhite | 0.45 | 5%v | 150° / 30° | Shaping |
Matching gutta-percha & paper points
- Gutta-percha
- WaveOne Gold Conform Fit Gutta-Percha PointsSmall, Primary, Medium, Large
- Paper points
- WaveOne Gold Absorbent PointsSmall, Primary, Medium, Large
Clinical Tips
- Initiate shaping with PRIMARY file (025/.07) per DFU — this is the default starting point
- One glider + one shaping file for most cases — short 11mm handle for improved posterior accessibility (per product page)
- Reciprocating motion works in harmony with the proprietary heat treatment for improved cyclic fatigue resistance vs conventional NiTi (manufacturer bench data, not independent clinical validation)
- Single-file single-use system reduces cross-contamination risk — pre-sterilized, no reprocessing needed
- Files may appear slightly curved due to proprietary processing — this is not a defect; do not need to straighten before use (per DFU/IFU)
- Use brushing motion on outstroke to eliminate coronal interferences or enhance shaping in irregular cross-sections (per DFU)
- For extremely curved canals: use file for single canal only, discard after, consider hand files (per 2025 IFU)
- Inspect apical flutes after PRIMARY reaches WL: if loaded with dentin debris, shape is finished (per DFU)
- Compatible with WaveOne Gold Conform Fit GP, GuttaCore for WaveOne Gold, WaveOne Gold Absorbent Points, and size verifiers
- SmartLite Pro EndoActivator recommended for irrigant activation (per solution guide)
- Kinematics: the unequal angles produce a net 120° reverse movement per cycle — one full rotation every three cycles; the CCW engagement stays below the file's elastic limit, mitigating torsional (taper-lock) failure while augering debris coronally (per Scientific Manual 2023)
- Manufacturer reports the Primary file is 50% more resistant to cyclic fatigue than the original WaveOne Primary (M-Wire) with a reduced screwing-in effect vs standard rotary systems (internal laboratory testing; ROW brochure)
- Manufacturer reports the Gold Glider is more flexible (lower bending resistance) with better cyclic fatigue resistance than PathFile ISO 016 (internal laboratory testing)
- Novice-operator study (per the manufacturer's Scientific Manual synopsis): non-experts fractured no WaveOne Gold Gliders (vs 3 ProGliders) and fewer WaveOne Gold shapers than ProTaper Next files (2 vs 4), with shorter preparation times — a forgiving profile for less-experienced operators
- Independent ex-vivo micro-CT: shaping and canal-anatomy preservation comparable to TruNatomy and ProTaper Ultimate, with no significant transportation/centering differences (PMID 41685849); equal shaping vs Reciproc R25 and S1 Plus in single- and double-curved canals (Haupt 2020, per Scientific Manual synopsis)
- Clinical pain evidence is mixed: an RCT found less short-term postoperative pain with WaveOne Gold than XP-endo Shaper, both in the mild range (Xavier 2021, PMID 34171356 — per Scientific Manual synopsis), while a 2025 meta-analysis of 6 RCTs reported lower 6-24h pain with XP-endo Shaper vs comparators including WaveOne Gold, converging beyond 48h (PMID 39793924, abstract)
- An RCT reported that kinematics alone (reciprocation vs continuous rotation) did not affect bacterial reduction, postoperative pain, or flare-ups (Saber 2022, PMID 35100456, abstract); Saha 2018 reported lower pain vs ProTaper Next but higher vs the Self-Adjusting File (per Scientific Manual synopsis)
- Glide-path RCT: less postoperative pain at 12-18 hours with the WaveOne Gold Glider than with ProGlider in necrotic molars (Danaci 2024, PMID 37924939, abstract)
- Balancing finding: in a 3D-printed-molar retreatment model, WaveOne Gold removed less apical/isthmus filling material than Reciproc and XP-endo Shaper (PMID 42207399, abstract)
- Bench reuse study: after three simulated uses both WaveOne Gold and R-Motion retained cyclic fatigue resistance (R-Motion higher; PMID 41064778) — WaveOne Gold remains single-use per IFU regardless
- Launched 2015 (Glider 2017); the manufacturer's 2023 Scientific Manual counts 200+ peer-reviewed papers on the system — among the most-studied reciprocating systems
- Alloy: the 2026 IFU composition section names the working part as a nickel-titanium alloy (M-Wire®); the WaveOne Gold Scientific Manual and the current product page instead describe standard NiTi wire, micro-milled and then given a proprietary post-machining Gold heat treatment
Warnings
- MUST use designated drive system with approved WaveOne/WaveOne Gold settings — never continuous rotation (per IFU)
- Single use only — do not reprocess or reuse; reuse increases risk of cross-contamination and breakage (per IFU)
- Contains nickel — do not use on patients with known nickel allergy (per 2019 IFU)
- Do not fully immerse in sodium hypochlorite — only working part in max 5% NaOCl concentration (per 2025 IFU)
- Do not use in root canals with abrupt apical curvature — heightened risk of separation; use pre-curved hand files instead (per IFU)
- Inspect for deformation (bent, unwound), breakage, corrosion, damaged cutting edges before each use — discard if defective
- For extremely curved canals: use a new file per canal (single canal use) to reduce breakage risk (per 2025 IFU)
Obturation Techniques
Single cone, warm vertical, carrier-based & lateral compaction
References
Protocol
01Glide Path2
02Shaping4
03Finishing2
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Alloy
Gold Heat TreatmentClinical guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What alloy is WaveOne Gold made from?
What alloy is WaveOne Gold made from?
Answer
WaveOne Gold® is manufactured from M-Wire NiTi with proprietary Gold heat treatment.
How many files are in the WaveOne Gold sequence?
How many files are in the WaveOne Gold sequence?
Answer
The WaveOne Gold® system includes 5 files: Glider, Small, Primary, Medium, Large.
What is the WaveOne Gold file sequence?
What is the WaveOne Gold file sequence?
Answer
WaveOne Gold® offers these files: Glider, Small, Primary, Medium, Large.
- One shaping file is selected per canal according to the DFU; the protocol section above shows the starting file.
What motion type does WaveOne Gold use?
What motion type does WaveOne Gold use?
Answer
WaveOne Gold® uses reciprocating motion.
What cases is WaveOne Gold best for?
What cases is WaveOne Gold best for?
Answer
WaveOne Gold® is best suited for: single-file efficiency, routine cases, reduced cross-contamination.
What speed and torque settings are recommended for WaveOne Gold?
What speed and torque settings are recommended for WaveOne Gold?
Answer
WaveOne Gold® 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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