All turbines are not created equal. Let me explain. First of all the dental turbine is made up of three components. The three components are the spindle/chuck assembly that holds the bur, an impeller and two miniature bearings.  ( See Diagram Below

WHAT CAUSES FAILURE IN DENTAL TURBINES? Bearings (specifically the bearing cage) will generally fail first, mostly because of: 1.Debris Excessive air pressure Excessive temperatures during sterilization Side load stress Water from air storage tank

What are the technical differences between air-driven and electric handpieces?  Air-driven Bur speed avg. 400K-420K RPMs = 14-18 watts of cutting power Bur will slow down and stop with applied pressure resulting in the need to “feather”

Electric handpiece motors can impel burs at up to 40,000 rpm, a fraction of the 400,000 rpm or more that air-driven units can deliver. Electric motors, though, have gear multipliers (usually identified by a red ring) that increase the rotation by a factor of

          Major Causes of Handpiece Failure Dental handpieces have many reasons for failure but most common that we see as a repair facility can be prevented if proper care and understanding of the instrument is

Handpieces are central to your work and artistry. But despite how important they are to the dental practice, many dentists share some common misconceptions about these powerful tools. These myths can cause inefficiencies, and some can actually compromise

What are the technical differences between air-driven and electric handpieces?  Air-driven Bur speed avg. 400K-420K RPMs = 14-18 watts of cutting power Bur will slow down and stop with applied pressure resulting in the need to “feather”

In the last 7 decades, there has been much interest in preventing dental injuries that occur during participation in sports.1-16 Teeth can be fractured and/or displaced by direct blunt force trauma or by a blow to the mandible that crunches the mandibular

Now that you are armed with these facts, let’s take a look at the various whitening options available in the market today. Professional whitening procedures provide the most efficacious results, especially when followed up by an at-home regimen to

Buyers' Guide: Air-Driven Handpieces The most significant clinical parameters for air-driven handpieces include efficiency, size, ergonomics, bur-switching convenience, and predictable sterilization/disinfection protocols. Handpieces are part of just about

You’ve Got the Power 15 Sep 2015 Paul Feuerstein, DMD Technology Today   No matter how much technology a practitioner uses, there is one common instrument that everyone uses, and the majority of them use one with a 50-year-old

The most significant clinical parameters for air-driven handpieces include efficiency, size, ergonomics, bur-switching convenience, and predictable sterilization/disinfection protocols. Handpieces are part of just about every productive practice activity.