NSK handpieces are manufactured using superior micro-precision production technology with tolerances less than 1,000thof a millimeter. NSK is regarded as the world's largest manufacturer of precision high and low speed handpieces, micro motors and ultrasonic scalers.
Where are NSK handpieces made?
NSK has two plants for manufacturing dental handpiece bearings, one in Japan and the other in Malaysia. Both plants in Japan and Malaysia are ISO 9001 certified and have the latest high-tech equipment for manufacturing high-quality miniature ball bearings.
In order to keep your oral surgeries safe, you need to use a surgical air-driven handpiece. These surgical handpieces are designed with grated vents which prevent air from spraying into your oral cavity while you're in surgery- this is crucial as it could cause complications quickly.
What is a surgical handpiece?
Dental surgical handpieces paired with surgical burs perform endodontic, periodontal and other kinds of procedures. Air powered surgical handpieces are designed to port air away from the surgical location to lower the risk of air embolism.
Which handpiece is used for minor oral surgery?
First 45° contra-angle handpiece for oral surgery.May 17, 2013
What is a handpiece?
Medical Definition of handpiece : the part of a mechanized device designed to be held or manipulated by hand especially : the handheld part of an electrically powered dental apparatus that holds the revolving instruments (as a bur)
What is the slow speed handpiece used for?
Low-speed handpieces are used for the removal of soft decay, finishing cavity preparation, polishing, trimming and prophy work.Jun 15, 2020
What is a low speed dental handpiece?
A Low (Slow) Speed Handpiece is a handheld motor, usually air-driven or electric that spins the dental bur and prophy cup at 50,000 RPM. They are used for removing caries as well as refining cavity preparations in endodontic procedures such as root canal treatments.
At what speed does a slow speed handpiece operate?
Slow speed handpieces and attachments Referred to as 'slow speeds', they operate with an inbuilt motor at a typical speed of up to 80,000 rpm.Aug 22, 2018