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Dental Handpiece Repair Using Ceramic Bearings
Published on 2011-12-13 11:59:00
Now that ceramic bearings have been around a few years I would like to share some observations concerning their maintenance.Initially ceramic bearings are sold to the hand piece repair technician as not needing any lubrication because they are sealed. Because of this we were selling them to you as no lube bearings.They do last longer than the stainless steel bearings. However most sealed ceramic bearings that I see in my repairs are not meeting expectation.Example: I have one client that will no
Dental Handpiece and Chuck Maintenance
Published on 2011-09-21 10:16:00
Over the years I have seen many web pages and read many articles on high-speed handpiece maintenance. Most are very similar, however as I talk to dentists and hygienists I am finding varied methods of maintenance. It is my intention to offer my experience on handpiece maintenance and hopefully save you some money.First, always follow your manufacturers recommendations for handpiece maintenance. Make sure your handpiece is used at the proper PSI, usually between thirty and forty PSI. If you run y
Dental Hand Piece Repair
Published on 2011-09-15 10:16:00
I would like to give you some information about dental hand piece repair.High speed dental drill repair involves replacing the bearings and the "O" rings. Some "O" rings are on the turbine and others are in the back cap and head of the hand piece. A thorough cleaning is also required to eliminate corrosion caused by the autoclave.To begin the dental drill repair, the back cap is removed from the drill and the turbine is removed from the head, the "O" rings are removed, and the head and back cap
