Things to keep in mind about dental handpiece care
Properly functioning handpieces are crucial
to maintaining a pleasant, efficient dental practice. Unfortunately,
insufficient maintenance is a leading cause of the premature failure of these
devices. Keep this list in mind each time you clean and lubricate your coxo dental handpieces to ensure that they operate at
top performance and last longer.
Proper pressure
Remember to follow the manufacturer’s
instructions regarding air pressure specifications, found in the manual. Higher
air pressure does not mean higher performance. Paying attention to the
manufacturer’s specifications could avoid serious damage to the turbine,
regardless of whether you are working with a highor low-speed device.
Keep wipe-downs simple.
Remember to wipe your handpiece down with
warm water, or warm water with a mild detergent, prior to lubrication and
sterilization. Using strong chemicals to do this is usually unnecessary, and
may even cause problems with chemical interactions during sterilization. Before
you put your dental handpiece in the dental autoclave,
Do not submerge the handpiece in any liquid, unless the manufacturer’s manual
explicitly directs you to do so.
Don’t ignore the bur.
Remember to remove your bur prior to
lubricating and purging your handpiece; this allows for a more through
lubrication and purge of the internal components.
Don’t skimp on the oil.
Remember to apply enough lubricant to your
handpiece. It may seem logical to keep lubricant to a minimum, avoiding
excessive internal residue, but you should make sure you can see the lubricant
in the head before you stop application.
Don’t forget the chuck.
Remember that your chuck needs separate
care, usually a direct dose of lubricant either manually or by the chuck care
system contained in the QUATTROcare. We recommend chuck care for all of your handpieces
once a week.
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