Comparing Dental Hygiene Handpieces

Comparing Dental Hygiene Handpieces: Find the Best Fit For You

Dental hygienists use handpieces for 40 hours (or more 😬 ) a week, so it’s vital to make an informed choice when selecting one. The right handpiece helps you avoid overuse injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. 

But you aren’t the only ones who will reap the benefits; The right tool can make a dramatic difference in the level of patient care and in office efficiency.

At Diatech, we offer reliable dental hygiene handpieces and prophy angles for sale you need from brands you trust. Discover how the right tools can streamline your dental office, increase patient satisfaction and help you avoid injuries. Get the supplies you need without the hassle of contracts or minimum orders. 

We’ll examine the differences between hygiene handpieces and what to look for in a quality tool.

Types of Dental Handpieces for Hygienists: What Fits Your Needs?

Corded Handpieces

There are several advantages of corded hygiene handpieces. They include:

• A continuous power supply: There’s no waiting for a handpiece to charge, so you won’t have to worry about running down the battery, or worse, battery depletion at the worst possible time. This is extremely important for busy offices or longer, more involved cleanings.
• More power: In general, many corded handpieces have motors with better speed and torque.
• Consistency: Because you have a constant power supply, you can always rely upon uniform performance. 

Cordless Handpieces

Cordless hygiene handpieces could be right for you if you need: 

• Increased maneuverability: When you’re not tethered to a cord, you have greater freedom and space to move around, especially in tight spaces.
• Patient comfort: Cords can get in the way when you have limited space, especially if you have to be in an awkward position. By eliminating the cord from flopping over or bumping the patient, their satisfaction during the appointment will be greater. 
• Tidy work area: Cordless handpieces reduce workplace clutter.
• Faster process: According to a study from Old Dominion University, cordless handpieces can reduce polishing time. Some reasons are that they provide more efficient access to teeth and it reduces muscle intensity. 

Benefits of Using a Quality Handpiece for Prophy Appointments

First, whether you choose a corded handpiece or a cordless handpiece, it’s vital for it to feel comfortable in your hand. Remember that you will be using this tool every day, and you want to avoid hand fatigue and the possibility of developing carpal tunnel syndrome.

Be sure to examine the piece’s:

• Material – Make sure it is durable and corrosion-resistant.
• Ergonomics – It must be well-balanced in your hand. 
• Power – Does it have enough power to reach the level of performance you need?
• Vibration – Does it operate with minimal vibration–this benefits both you and the patient.
• Maintenance requirements – Is it easy to sterilize? 

The Lotus Cordless Handpiece Exceeds Your Requirements

You don’t have to keep searching for quality corded or cordless handpieces; we’ve done all the legwork for you. Diatech is proud to carry Lotus handpieces for all your dental hygiene needs. 

Since 2017, the Lotus company has been a pioneer in hygienist safety, offering the best in handpieces and prophy angles. It has 37 patents that span a wide scope of dentistry, from implants to drills.

Made in Japan with exquisite attention to detail and reliability, the Lotus handpiece combines the power of 5,000 RPMs with smooth and quiet operation. It’s compatible with almost all disposable prophy angles.

Because it is compact and lightweight, its ergonomic design means you don’t have to worry about hand and wrist fatigue—even during your most demanding weeks. Its elegant design comes in three striking colors

The Lotus is the same model as the ACCLEAN by Henry-Schein.

Diatech Helps You Select the Best Dental Hygiene Handpiece That’s Right For You

Not sure if your current prophy angles will fit a new handpiece? Ready for a streamlined workflow with new dental handpieces? Chat or call us and we’ll answer your questions so you can order the right handpiece for your prophy appointments. 

Experience the ease of ordering directly from Diatech.

Sources:

Dental Hygienist  2014 Dec;88(6):386-93.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25534692/ 

Old Dominion University, Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications, 
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1066