Hand and Rotary Root Canal Files: ProTaper, Reciproc, Mtwo, HyFlex
The root canal files here come in two kinds: rotary and reciprocating instruments, mostly nickel-titanium, which fit on an endo motor, and hand or contra-angle files in stainless steel. Brands include Dentsply, VDW, MANI and Coltene, alongside PRIMA files, and the usual length is 25 mm. Prices start at 16.93 lei.
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Rotary and Reciprocating Systems: Sizes and Packs
| System | Sizes | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| ProTaper Gold (Dentsply), 25 mm | S1, S2, F1–F5; SX/F3 assortment; 19 mm SX | 6 files |
| ProTaper Next (Dentsply), 25 mm | X1–X5 | 3 files |
| WaveOne Gold (Dentsply), 25 mm | Primary, Small | 3 files |
| Reciproc and Reciproc blue (VDW), 25 mm | R25, R40, R50 | 1 file or blister of 6 |
| Mtwo (VDW), 25 mm | basic sequence 10/.04–25/.06; wide canals 30/.05–60/.04; warm obturation 25/.07–40/.06 | individually |
| HyFlex CM (Coltene), .04, 25 mm | 15–60 | 6 files |
Hand and Contra-Angle Files
PRIMA K and H files, 25 mm, come assorted 45–80, 6 per pack, and VDW C-Pilot files, for calcified canals, in sizes from 06 to 15. MANI offers 33 mm U-Files for the ultrasonic handpiece, Engine Reamers for retreatment on a contra-angle and 32 mm Gates and Beutelrock burs. This category also has 21 mm barbed broaches, 25 mm Lentulo spirals, single size or assorted, 30G ENDO irrigation needles and Peeso Reamer burs.
Frequently asked questions
Are ProTaper Gold files sold individually?
No, 6 per pack, with the size chosen as a variant (S1, S2, F1–F5); there is also the SX/F3 assortment and 19 mm SX files. ProTaper Next and WaveOne Gold come 3 per pack, and Reciproc and Reciproc blue individually or in a blister of 6.
Which files are stainless steel?
According to their descriptions, the K and H files, C-Pilot, U-Files, Engine Reamers, barbed broaches and Lentulo spirals, MANI Gates burs and Peeso Reamer burs.
What does 25/.06 mean on Mtwo files?
The number before the slash is the tip size in hundredths of a millimeter (25 means 0.25 mm), and the number after it is the taper: with .06 the diameter increases by 0.06 mm per millimeter of length.
