Ultrasonic Handpiece
what is the main purpose of the ultrasonic handpiece?
Scaling and root planing
What type of energy does a laser handpiece use?
Light energy
Where is the laboratory handpiece used?
Outside the mouth, in the dental lab
What does the air abrasion handpiece use instead of a drill?
High-pressure aluminum oxide particles
What is the ultrasonic handpiece attached to?
the dental unit
Name one advantage of laser treatment.
Less pain / little to no anesthesia / less bleeding and swelling
What is the top speed of the lab handpiece?
Up to 20,000 rpm
What type of procedure is air abrasion best for?
Conservative tooth preparation
What creates the pulsating cleaning action?
Sound vibrations and water spray
What is one disadvantage of laser procedures?
Cannot be used on teeth with restorations or takes longer than traditional methods
What type of control does the lab handpiece use?
Foot control
What is one advantages of air abrasion?
No anesthesia needed and preserves healthy tooth structure
What does the ultrasonic handpiece remove from the teeth?
Calculus, stains, and bonding agents
What are two common uses for laser handpieces?
Decay removal, gingival reshaping, biopsy, teeth whitening
Name one use of the laboratory handpiece.
Polishing or finishing restorations, prostheses, or tray materials
What is one example of when it’s used?
Sealants, stain removal, cavity prep, crown margins
What determines the type of tip used on the ultrasonic handpiecepiece?
the surface and location of use
Why must you avoid touching the fiber-optic cable?
Can damage it
where do we ever use the laboratory handpiece?
inside the mouth
what material is used in the air abrasion process?
Aluminum oxide particles