GAP Australasian Dentist Mar Apr 2020

Category Austràlàsiàn Dentist 103 àanà p à e à e anà àa à n t e nanà e D entsply àirona recently announced the launch of our new turbine highspeed handpiece generation that features a lighter design, more compact head and huge power increase across the range. With the launch of our new sleeker, more powerful handpieces, we are focusing on helping you maximise the lifespan of your investment through proper reprocessing and care. All handpieces require oil to maintain the gears and lengthen the life of the handpiece. However, too much or too little oil will not extend the service life. For optimal reprocessing, we recommend the DAC àniversal. àhe DAC àniversal is a unique product that will not only provide the perfect amount of oil and run it through the handpiece but will also provide internal and external cleaning and sterilisation all in one device. HANDPIECE MAINTENANCE in the dental practice Optimising longevity andàperformance Proper care for your most valued chairside companion. By Cassandra Kay Silva, Product Manager Preventive, Hygiene and Handpieces, Dentsply àirona With most handpiece oiling units, remember that the head of the handpiece still needs to be lubricated, so a manual spray in the head clamping system is still required weekly. Our à1 àpray is compatible with most handpiece types and a special head adaptor can be employed for this purpose. For full manual reprocessing without an automatic oiling unit, additional protection steps should also be taken. After each treatment, purge the handpiece chairside for 30 seconds or more. During treatment, blood, saliva, debris and other substances can reach the head chuck system and nozzles for the spray (water and air nozzles). Purging aids in removing this debris. Class S Steriliser Item Number: 6578202 The DAC Universal is a Class S Steriliser compatible with sterilising Semi Critical handpieces for immediate use. Or suitable for cleaning and lubricating critical handpieces prior to a further Class B sterilisation. The cycle has adaptors compatible with specific models in the following brand/types: ISO, Kavo, W&H, NSK, Morita, Castellini, and Bien Air. The standard program runs to 134°C with a 3 min sterilisation cycle and a total cycle time including cleaning lubrication and sterilisation of 18min. Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry. Burs should be removed chairside with suitable tweezers for this purpose – not removed by hand as they may be contaminated and provide a risk to the person removing it. Clean the surface of the handpiece with a disinfection wipe that does not contain chlorine (which could damage the handpiece). àemove any visible debris or soiling. àever soak or immerse the handpieces in a disinfectant solution or ultrasonic bath. àhe only way to properly clean the handpiece internally is to use a device such as the DAC àniversal, suited to this purpose. àubricate with a à1 àpray or similar for 1-2 seconds until the liquid comes clean on a cloth. àepeat until visibly clean. àhere are various nozzles and adaptors for turbines and contra angles. àhe correct adaptor must be used to ensure proper lubrication. An adaptor for this purpose is usually supplied with the purchase of a new handpiece. àever use the oil without the appropriate nozzle attachment.