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Reciprocating motion was introduced to increase cyclic fatigue resistance, which remains the predominant mode of failure in NiTi endodontic file systems. Although these instruments are widely used in both clinical practice and research, few comparative studies have integrated geometric, metallurgical and mechanical evaluations of the most commonly used reciprocating systems. Methods: In the present study, four single-file reciprocating NiTi systems (Reciproc Blue, WaveOne Gold, EdgeOne Fire, and Easy-File Flex) were evaluated for their geometric design, metallurgical composition, and cyclic fatigue strength. Stereomicroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were employed to assess active blade length, spiral configuration, and surface finish, while elemental composition and phase transformation temperatures were analyzed using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. Ten instruments from each group were tested for cyclic fatigue using a standardized curved stainless-steel canal at room temperature, and the time to fracture was recorded. Fatigue data were statistically analyzed using Mood\u2019s median test, with significance set at p &lt; 0.05. Results: Reciproc Blue exhibited the longest active blade length, highest spiral density, and superior surface finish. R-phase start and finish temperatures were highest in WaveOne Gold and lowest in Easy-File Flex. Reciproc Blue demonstrated the higher cyclic fatigue strength, whereas Easy-File Flex showed the lowest. Conclusions: These findings suggest that the metallurgical and geometric characteristics of the Reciproc Blue file significantly enhance its strength to cyclic fatigue compared with the other instruments evaluated.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/dj14020076","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,3]],"date-time":"2026-02-03T10:03:29Z","timestamp":1770113009000},"page":"76","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Impact of Metallurgical and Geometric Features on the Cyclic Fatigue Strength of Reciprocating Endodontic Files"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"14","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1670-8674","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Abayomi Omokeji","family":"Baruwa","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates"}]},{"given":"Francisco M.","family":"Braz Fernandes","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"CENIMAT\/I3N, Department of Materials Science, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-6932-2038","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Jorge N. 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