Dental hygiene handpieces are a key part of the prophy appointment. These handpieces are designed to provide a smooth and comfortable polishing of the patient's teeth. These handpieces can be air driven or electric and some electric models are cordless. Choosing a hygiene handpiece that will be comfortable for you and your patient is important. A dental hygiene handpiece that is ergonomic and lightweight can decrease the stress on a hygienist’s hand and wrist. Choosing a dental hygiene handpiece that is made of aluminum versus stainless steel will give you a lighter handpiece. It is also important to have a non-slip grip as well to prevent slippage. A hygienist handpiece should be considered carefully as it will be a tool used daily.
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| Company | Ultradent Products, Inc. | Lares Research | DENTALEZ | Denticator Inc. |
| Item | Ultrapro Tx Handpiece for Prophylaxis | Prophy Type Handpiece Head | Prophy Star 3 Hygiene Handpiece | ProphyPal Hygiene Handpiece |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire | | Inquire |
| Warranty | Not Available | 3 months | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Weight | 59.5 g (2.1 ounces) | Not Available | 62 g (2.2 ounces) | Not Available |
| Connection Type | Not Available | Not Available | 4-Hole Connection | 4-Hole Connection |
| Length | Not Available | Not Available | 108.99 mm (4.291 inches) | Not Available |
| Maximum RPM | 3,000 - 3,500 RPM | 4,000 RPM | 5,000 RPM | 5,000 RPM |
| Attachments | Ultrapro Tx Nose Cone | Not Available | Doriot Style Disposable Prophy Angles
Doriot Style Reusable Prophy Angles | Disposable Prophy Angles
Sure-Fit™ Nosecone |
| Swivel | 360º | Not Available | 360 ° | 360 ° |
| Autoclavable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Description | Ultrapro Tx hygiene handpiece is constructed from lightweight, anodized, aircraft-caliber aluminum. The soft-start motor prevents splatter, while high | The Prophy Handpiece is small and lightweight with smooth quiet operation at 0 - 4,000 RPM. Prophy heads slip in and out, quickly and easily. | Only 62 grams and made from anodized aluminum, the Prophy Star® 3 offers less stress and fatigue for the operator. | The ProphyPal comes in 3 great colors (Prophy Pink, Classic Silver, and Wild Thing Green) to color-code your practice for sterilization cycles, or to |
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