An Iconic Duo: Reciproc Blue and X-Smart Pro+

If you’re hearing from more and more patients that they have less and less time, and if you’re looking to streamline and simplify that ever-expanding collection of endo instruments that’s crowding up your armamentarium, Dentsply Sirona has a solution.

Reciproc Blue effortlessly navigates complex canals and offers superior cutting, allowing shaping without an initial glide path in most cases. The 1-file reciprocating instrument can simplify complex endo procedures, a result welcomed by Dr. Joseph Bernier in Houston, TX.

“Traditionally, multiple files were needed to shape a canal, which increased procedure time,” Dr. Bernier shared. “With Reciproc Blue, we can use just 1 file for most cases, which streamlines the procedure and reduces the steps involved, resulting in shortened treatment times and allowing us to see more patients in a given timeframe.”

Innovative Heat Treatment

Reciproc Blue NiTi instruments undergo an innovative heat treatment, which results in files with increased flexibility and resistance to cyclic fatigue. Packaged in sterile blisters, the single-use files also help reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

“The reciprocating motion reduces the time needed for cleaning and shaping and allows for better debris removal and more thorough irrigation, which contributes to cleaner canals. The special heat treatment reduces the risk of transportation or ledging, while also minimizing the risk of fractures,” Dr. Bernier said.

Game-Changing Torque Control

Dr. Bernier pairs his Reciproc Blue files with X-Smart Pro+, an endo motor with a streamlined design and user-friendly interface. Designed to drive file systems in both continuous rotation and reciprocating modes, X-Smart Pro+ features a patented sensorless system for 360° speed and torque feedback. An integrated apex locator with Dynamic Accuracy technology reads the measurement signal accurately while shaping.

“The adaptive torque control is a game changer because the motor continuously adjusts torque in real time, preventing excess stress and lowering the risk of file separation,” he said. “The brushless motor technology offers consistent speed and minimizes vibrations, which gives stability and control. The precise speed and torque settings make a huge difference—it’s all about predictability in canal shaping, which ultimately leads to expected patient outcomes.”