ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN OF MODERN DENTAL AIR TURBINE HANDPIECES

Authors
DYSON JE DARVELL BW
Citation
Je. Dyson et Bw. Darvell, ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN OF MODERN DENTAL AIR TURBINE HANDPIECES, Australian dental journal, 38(6), 1993, pp. 456-470
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
Australian dental journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
00450421
Volume
38
Issue
6
Year of publication
1993
Pages
456 - 470
Database
ISI
SICI code
0045-0421(1993)38:6<456:AOTDOM>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Air turbine handpieces are manufactured with a wide range of alternati ve design features which may influence their suitability for particula r clinical procedures. In this article a general account of these feat ures is presented and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed . Some deficiencies in current methods of stating equipment specificat ions are reported and suggested improvements are given. Where appropri ate, general recommendations are made regarding handpiece selection fo r clinical practice.