The slow-speed hand pieces are driven by an air motor, driven by the compressor. Each handpiece can be adjusted for direction (forward and reverse) and speed. The air motor speed has a maximum of 25000 -30000 rpm. The slow speed handpiece accommodates the contra-angle hand piece used for polishing the teeth as well as straight or nose-cone handpieces. The contra-angle handpieces are slightly offset, and have a latch grip mechanism to hold burs or polishing heads/brushes. Contra-angle handpieces most commonly used in veterinary practice are 1:1 meaning that the output speed is the same as the air motor speed. Speed increasing handpieces are available and are better for sectioning teeth, whilst speed reducing handpieces are also available and more commonly used for restorative dental procedures.<br><br> | The slow-speed hand pieces are driven by an air motor, driven by the compressor. Each handpiece can be adjusted for direction (forward and reverse) and speed. The air motor speed has a maximum of 25000 -30000 rpm. The slow speed handpiece accommodates the contra-angle hand piece used for polishing the teeth as well as straight or nose-cone handpieces. The contra-angle handpieces are slightly offset, and have a latch grip mechanism to hold burs or polishing heads/brushes. Contra-angle handpieces most commonly used in veterinary practice are 1:1 meaning that the output speed is the same as the air motor speed. Speed increasing handpieces are available and are better for sectioning teeth, whilst speed reducing handpieces are also available and more commonly used for restorative dental procedures.<br><br> |