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Three ways to improve the performance of your dental handpiece

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Handpiece maintenance can instantly improve the performance of your dental tools. Make sure to maintain your dental handpiece so you can reduce the frequency that you send it in for repair. Follow these tips:

First, make sure to read and follow the instructions in the manual that comes with it. A handpiece should only ever be used at the correct PSI, which usually falls between 30 and 40 PSI. Running it at a higher than recommended pressure will almost certainly ruin the bearings and the chuck inside.

The second step is to always clean your handpiece carefully between each use. Clean the outer casing with warm water or alcohol, using a soft bristled brush, but take great care not to submerge the handpiece, as this will damage it.

Finally, always lubricate your handpiece before you sterilize it, and choose your lubricant wisely. Sprays are okay, but the downside is you need to wait for the propellant to evaporate before you can use it again, so a syringe or oil pen would be better. Using these tools allows you full control of the amount of oil used, which is useful as you need to meet the manufacturers specifications each time.

Follow the above tips and you’ll notice an instant improvement with your dental handpiece!

What is the cost for dental handpiece repair and maintenance?

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How much are you likely to pay for dental handpiece repair and maintenance?

The cost for dental handpiece repair and maintenance will vary depending on the actual repair and how many handpieces need to be repaired. There are also many other variables that will have an impact on cost, such as the type of turbine the handpiece has and whether yours is a high or low speed motor.

Whatever the reason for needing handpiece repair, many repair companies are happy to give you an estimate once they have established the problem with the handpiece, and others will give set prices for particular repairs. Often, discounts will be given if repairs are needed for multiple dental handpieces.

Annual maintenance deals can be negotiated with dental equipment companies, and again the price varies depending on the level of cover that you require, what pieces of equipment you want to be covered, and how many. Feel free to send me your dental handpiece for inspection and to receive a quote. You can ship it to me free using the free shipping label found HERE and I will send you over a quote for the repair. All of this will be at no charge to you. You will only pay if you decide to have me proceed with the quoted repair of your dental handpiece.