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Four Ways to Properly Maintain Your Dental Handpieces

The inside of every dental handpiece is very telling when being repaired. If your dental handpiece is not properly maintained on a daily and weekly basis as recommend by the manufacture, then it will definitely show. A poorly maintained dental handpiece can result in stress on the operator, loss in productivity for the dental practice and a less than favorable experience for the patient.

Based on my experience, most dental handpiece repairs could have been prevented through proper maintenance. Dental handpieces are an expensive investment, but spending a few minutes a day on proper maintenance and a dedication to the task will have favorable results. Here are four simple ways to properly maintain and increase the lifespan of your dental handpieces:

Correct cleaner or lubricant: Always use the manufacturer’s recommend lubricant and cleaner with the correct application nozzles. You should also consult the manufacturer’s user manual for specific cleaning details.
Never clean your handpieces with chemical disinfectant: When heated, the chemicals could have a reaction to the shell of the handpiece causing buildup and corrosion, which will shorten the lifespan of the handpiece.
Let your handpiece cool off after the autoclave process: Never run handpiece under cool water to cool them off quickly. This action will damage the turbines.
Follow the manufactures recommendation on air pressure: Too much air pressure will cause damage to the turbines. Normally, air pressure should be kept between 33 to 35 RPM’s to maintain adequate turbine performance.

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Four Ways to Extend the Life of Your Dental Handpieces

One of the most common questions we hear from dental practices is “what is the best way to maintain a handpiece?” After 25+ years of specializing in dental handpiece repair, we have definitely learned the importance of proper maintenance. When done properly, regular maintenance can extend the life of your dental handpieces and ultimately save your practice a lot of money.

Here are 4 ways that you can extend the life of your dental handpieces:

1. Never run your dental handpieces higher than 33 PSI (or the manufacturers recommended settings). Excessive air pressure (exceeding 40 PSI) could cause damage to the turbine bearings, reducing the performance of the turbine.

2. Sterilizing your handpiece should always be done with the Bur removed. Leaving the Bur in while sterilizing will cause corrosion. Additionally, never exceed 275 degrees during the sterilization process. Subjecting bearings to higher temperatures can cause materials to break down and crack. Never cool your sterilized handpiece under running water, this action will compromise the turbine allowing them to prematurely crack.

3. Debris is introduced into the handpiece through dirty air and water every time air pressure is released. The best way to remove debris is to flush the handpiece between patients using a handpiece cleaner and lubricant (ofter an adapter is required). Blow out the handpiece using compressed air to remove any loose debris, cleaner, and lubricant before sterilization.

4. Push button spindles are made of metal components and require small amounts of lubricant and periodic flushing to extend the handpiece life spam. Spray handpiece cleaner and lubricant up into the front of the spindle. Doing this will help remove debris from within the spindle assembly, which will prevent the spindle sticking open and failing.

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