Quick Picks: Dental Highspeed Handpieces

Dentists spend a lot of time with their highspeed handpieces. They’re used in every restorative procedure, serving as workhorses for dental practices. It’s critical to invest in durable, reliable handpieces that not only get the job done, but also provide optimal ergonomics.  Attachment type, head size, weight, light source and motor noise are among the features to consider when deciding which handpiece is best for you and your practice. Here’s a look at a few of the options: 

CompanyDENTALEZKaVo DentalJ. Morita USA, Inc.Bien-Air, Inc.NSK America
ItemStarDental 430 Torque Highspeed HandpieceMASTERtorque Series High Speed HandpiecesTwinPower Turbine Series High Speed HandpiecesTornado STi-Max X450 Handpiece Series
PriceInquireInquireInquireInquire
Weight47, 49 gNot Available48 - 59 g57.5 gNot Available
Connection TypeAllMULTIflex LUX connectionDirect Connection to Commonly Used Coupling SystemsUnifix quick-connectInquire
Torque27 WNot Available18 - 22 Watts24 W21 Watts
Maximum RPMNot AvailableNot Available370,000 - 30,000 RPM410,000400,000~450,000 min-1
Head Diameter11 mmNot Available9 - 10.5 mm10.8 mmø11.2 x H13.6 mm
Number of Water Spray PortsNot AvailableNot Available3 - 543
Swivel ConnectionYesNot AvailableYesYes - 360ºNot Available
LightFiber optic availableNot AvailableGlass rod optics (25,000 LUX)LEDVaries with Model
Chuck TypeNot AvailablePush button auto chuckPush ButtonAccu-Chuck PreciPlusPush-Button Chuck
ConstructionStainless SteelPlasmatec coatingNot AvailableNot AvailableTitanium
AutoclaveableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableYesNot Available
WarrantyLubricated: 2 years; Lube-Free: 1 yearNot Available2 Years2 to 3 years2 years
DescriptionBuilding on the legacy of the Star 430 handpiece line, the 430 Torque is designed to provide enough power to handle any situation. With up to 27 wattsThe KaVo MASTERtorque handpiece features a unique Direct Stop Technology that stops the bur within 1 second of release of the foot control to provide TwinPower Turbine Series High Speed Handpieces feature unique, double-impeller technology which is extremely powerful and delivers more constant Lightweight and designed with a small head, the Tornado S handpiece still packs the power necessary for efficient and precise dental work. The small, Ti-Max X450 series offers 45-degree air-driven handpieces in 9 models delivering 21 watt power. All nine models feature the same head size, three
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