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 | Dentsply Sirona Preventive | DENTALEZ | DENTALEZ | KaVo Dental | Ultradent Products, Inc. |
| Item | RDH Hygienist Handpiece | iStar Cordless Prophylaxis Handpiece | Prophy Star 3 Hygiene Handpiece | PROPHYwiz Hygiene Handpiece | Ultrapro Tx Air |
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| Warranty | Not Available | 1 year on system, 3 years on battery | 2 Years | 1 Year | Not Available |
| Weight | 85 g (3 ounces) | 90 g | 62 g (2.2 ounces) | 74 g (2.7 ounces) | 2.2 Ounces |
| Connection Type | Not Available | Cordless | 4-Hole Connection | Any 4-Hole Standard Tubing | Universal e-type motor |
| Length | Not Available | Not Available | 108.99 mm (4.291 inches) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maximum RPM | Not Available | 500 - 2,500 | 5,000 RPM | Not Available | 4,000 |
| Attachments | Disposable Prophy Angles | Not Available | Doriot Style Disposable Prophy Angles
Doriot Style Reusable Prophy Angles | Disposable Prophy Angles
Doriot Style Metal | Compatible with all disposable prophy angles |
| Swivel | 360 ° | Not Available | 360 ° | 360 º | Yes - 360º |
| Autoclavable | Yes | No – Includes 100 disposable sleeves | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Attachement Type | Not Available | Any disposable prophy angle | Not Available | Not Available | Universal e-type motor |
| Description | The RDH Hygienist Handpiece was designed with one specific goal in mind - comfort, ergonomically sound, and lightweight, yet tough enough to handle | Created to make dental hygiene procedures more efficient, the iStar Cordless Prohylaxis Handpiece is compact and powerful. Compatible with all | Only 62 grams and made from anodized aluminum, the Prophy Star® 3 offers less stress and fatigue for the operator. | The PROPHYwiz is lighter than any other hygiene handpiece and provides perfect balance for ultimate comfort. The handpiece swivels 360º for | Lightweight and ergonomic the Ultrapro Tx Air hygiene handpiece features a 360º swivel for optimal comfort and reduced hand fatigue. It features a |
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