Dental Drill
Also called Dental Handpiece
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A small dental handpiece that holds a bur. This one is a contra-angle, bent near the head so the bur reaches the back of the mouth. Handpieces run on an electric motor or air.
Primary uses
What this instrument is on the table to do.
Cuts bone and shapes teeth in dental and oral surgery, such as wisdom tooth removal.
Sizes & variants
The lengths, angles and patterns it comes in.
High-speed handpieces run about 100,000 to 800,000 rpm with a water spray; low-speed handpieces about 6,000 to 10,000 rpm. Contra-angle handpieces are bent for hard-to-reach areas.
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