One file endodontics Wave one…. The instrument releases within the elastic phase Elastic Limit Dr. Ghassan Yared, Canada Reciprocation - benefits NiTi instruments in reciprocation Plastic phase • Simplicity • Ony one instrument for one tooth • Sterile – single use • Safety • Minimized risk of fracture • No risk of contamination • Users friendly Reciprocation - benefits • Regressive taper Wave One RECIPROC® Basic rules of power driven endodontics - reciprocation • Movement in amplitudes: up/down 3 mm • Cleansing of instruments each 3amplitudes • Reach the apical constriction and go out !