A dental handpiece is a hand-held dental instrument that can either be powered by an air-driven or electronic motor. The handpiece spins prophy angles or dental burs, which are attached to the handpieces and can be switched out for different heads as needed. Dental Handpieces have many uses, including assisting with standard cleanings to root canal treatments.
It’s also important to note that dental handpieces are available in both high-speed and low-speed variations. Whether you need a slow-speed or high-speed handpiece depends on what procedure you are performing, so both are essential at any dental practice.
A dental slow-speed handpiece is used for removing caries, refining cavity preparation, polishing, trimming, and performing prophylaxis. A slow-speed handpiece is one of the most commonly used instruments in restorative dentistry as it’s used for a range of dental procedures.
You will likely also use high-speed handpieces in your dental practice, which are useful for other purposes, like rapid removal of enamel, dentin, and older restorations. Diamond and carbide burs are typically used on high-speed handpieces, which you can also find within our product offering.
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