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dental bearings

The most common question asked about dental bearings.

Ceramic bearings, lube free turbines, or good ole stainless steel?  We get this question all the time, so lets clear the air now.

First of all, let’s give props to Dentalez for introducing ceramic bearings to the dental industry with the Star 430 which we often refer to as the Toyota Camry of the dental industry due to its innovative style and ability to last.

While ceramic bearings certainly have unmatched anti friction characteristics, there is still no substitution for a periodic flush to remove debris from inside handpiece head. The problem is, and will continue to be, baked on debris which enters head. Debris enters when rheostat is released, and the slight negative pressure created draws debris up the bur shaft and into the head.

All dental bearings need to be periodically flushed.

Ceramic, tungsten, stainless steel, titanium, uranium, kryptonite – it doesn’t matter. Damage to dental bearings will take place if too much debris is allowed to remain in handpiece head.

Another point to consider is that some manufacturers tend to warranty the lube type turbines a bit longer. That, in and of itself, would indicate that they expect turbines to last longer when you lubricate them, regardless of materials.

Now for the good news about dental bearings.

If you love your lube free handpieces and dred the mess of daily handpiece care and maintenance, just remember – Clean is better. Clean the outside of the handpiece and give it a flush with your preferred lubrication product about once a week. The flush comes in when you return to your unit and run handpiece until debris is removed.

Dental bearings are delicate precision components.

Whether you prefer the lube free ceramic dental bearings, or those which require daily lubrication, there is maintenance involved to ensure handpiece and turbine longevity. Dental bearings are precision components which last much longer given the extra care.

kavo gentlesilence

Kavo Gentlesilence 6500B

Amazingly quiet (57 dB) the 6500B Kavo Gentlesilence highspeed handpiece is easy on the doctor’s ears and easier on the patient’s nerves. At 19 watts power, the 6500B will disolve anything in it’s path. The 4 port spray is a definite must for this one, as it’s quick cutting capability requires optimum bur cooling.

Cellular optic rods light the way for the Kavo Gentlesilence.

Kavo is one of the pioneers of the application of cellular optic rods to the dental industry. The Kavo Gentlesilence utilizes Kavo’s patented 360 degree fiber optic swivel coupler design which incorporates cellular optics as well for resistance to wear, and allows for ease of use while maintaining greater efficiency and fiber optic light transmission than competitors.

We feel the Kavo Gentlesilence is the number one highspeed handpiece on the market today for overall performance.

Today’s lineup of high performance dental handpieces is stacked, to say the least. But, once again, Kavo breaks away with a model like the Kavo Gentlesilence 6500B by incorporating the most important functions in a body that’s easy on the hands and ready for the rigors of multiple daily uses.

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Summary:

 

  • Power – 19 watts
  • Noise – 57 dB
  • Speed – 400,000 rpm @ 38psi
  • Spray– 4 port
  • Warranty – Turbine – 1 year, 5 year on cellular optics.
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