Choosing the best dental handpiece can significantly impact the efficiency and quality of your dental practice. In this guide, we’ll explain the different types, key features to consider, and review popular models to help you make an informed choice.
Key Takeaways
Dental handpieces are essential for enhancing procedural efficiency and patient safety, with three main types: high-speed, low-speed, and electric, each suited for specific dental tasks.
Key factors to consider when choosing a dental handpiece include speed, torque, weight, ergonomics, noise level, maintenance, and overall cost, which all affect performance and user satisfaction.
Testing handpieces before purchase and consulting with colleagues for recommendations are critical steps to ensure alignment with clinical needs and to select a reliable, effective tool.