VDW Reciproc

Reciproc is arguably the most significant new development since nickel-titanium instruments were first introduced to rotary preparation of root canals. The difference to rotary NiTi-systems with their elaborate instrument sequences is that Reciproc completely prepares and shapes the root canal with only one single instrument: One File Endo. The Reciproc system was developed by VDW/Munich to systematically simplify the preparation of root canals while ensuring maximum security. Simplicity is made possible through the use of this new reciprocating movement coupled with the special design of the RECIPROC instrument itself. In its back-and-forth movement with varying angles of rotation, the instrument moves toward the apex with its active forward and discharging backward movement. Precise steering takes place with the easy-to-use VDW.SILVER RECIPROC motor. The instrument has a specific design and, together with this novel reciproc-movement, even extremely curved or narrow canals can be easily prepared. • The R25 has a diameter of 0.25 mm at the tip and an 8% (0.08 mm/mm) taper over the first 3 mm from the tip. The diameter at Dl6 is 1.05 mm. • The R40 has a diameter of 0.40 mm at the tip and a 6% (0.06 mm/mm) taper over the first 3 mm from the tip. The diameter at D16 is 1.10 mm. • The R50 has a diameter of 0.50 mm at the tip and a 5% (0.05 mm/mm) taper over the first 3 mm from the tip. The diameter at D16 is 1.17 mm.