Four Ways to Properly Maintain Your Dental Handpieces

The inside of every dental handpiece is very telling when being repaired. If your dental handpiece is not properly maintained on a daily and weekly basis as recommend by the manufacture, then it will definitely show. A poorly maintained dental handpiece can result in stress on the operator, loss in productivity for the dental practice and a less than favorable experience for the patient.

Based on my experience, most dental handpiece repairs could have been prevented through proper maintenance.  Dental handpieces are an expensive investment, but spending a few minutes a day on proper maintenance and a dedication to the task will have favorable results. Here are four simple ways to properly maintain and increase the lifespan of your dental handpieces:

1. Correct cleaner or lubricant: Always use the manufacturer’s recommend lubricant and cleaner with the correct application nozzles. You should also consult the manufacturer’s user manual for specific cleaning details.
2. Never clean your handpieces with chemical disinfectant: When heated, the chemicals could have a reaction to the shell of the handpiece causing buildup and corrosion, which will shorten the lifespan of the handpiece.
3. Let your handpiece cool off after the autoclave process: Never run handpiece under cool water to cool them off quickly. This action will damage the turbines.
4. Follow the manufactures recommendation on air pressure: Too much air pressure will cause damage to the turbines. Normally, air pressure should be kept between 33 to 35 RPM’s to maintain adequate turbine performance.

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