Lecture Notes: Handpieces Controls and Speed Types

Handpiece Controls

• Types of Controls

  • Blue band
    • Indicates 1:1 ratio
  • Green band
    • Indicates speed reduction
  • Red band
    • Indicates speed increase

• Applications

  • Used in slow speeds
  • Applied in different procedures like surgical and prophylaxis

Important Maintenance Information

• Lubrication
  • Handpieces should be lubricated as regularly as turbines

Types of Handpieces

• Surgical Handpieces
• Prophy (Prophylactic) Handpieces