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The major causes of handpiece failure are:

Sterilization
Lack of lubrication or proper lubrication
Being dropped
Ran with bent bur or no bur at all
Excessive air pressureLack of proper lubrication

Handpiece maintenance is the key to survivability. By properly cleaning and lubricating your handpiece before sterilization you insure that it will have a long life and run at its best
Running your handpiece at the Manufacturer’s suggested air pressure is very important. Higher air pressures will make your handpiece run faster but will cause premature bearing retainer wear.
Sterilization cannot be avoided and must be done in accordance with ADA/FDA regulations. Most Manufacturers recommend using an Autoclave or Chemiclave.
Dry heat and cold sterilizing are generally not recommended.
By using a quality lubricant/cleaner and following the procedures below you should see longer handpiece life.

Handpiece Cleaning & Lubrication Procedures

1. Clean exterior of handpiece using isopropyl alcohol and a towel
2. Spray or apply several drops of lubrication/cleaner into chuck tube
3. Spray or apply 1 to 2 drops of lubricant/cleaner into chuck area
4. Install straight bur into chuck. Ensure that bur is secure.
5. Rotate bur between thumb and index finger to help loosen debris particles lodged in turbine
6. Attach handpiece to air supply (purge units in sterilization area work best) point bur away from yourself and into clean white towel held in your opposite hand. Depress rheostat for approximately 30 seconds or until all lubricant/cleaner is expelled. The Expelled lubricant should be the same color as the contents in the lubricant bottle/can. Ensure that all lubricant is expelled.
7. Wipe away all lubricant/debris from exterior of handpiece.
8. Remove bur from handpiece.
9. Sterilize according to manufacturer’s instructions. Allow sterilizer to complete its cycle. Never cool handpiece by running cold water over it.
10. Re-lubricate the cool sterilized handpiece. Attach to air supply or purge unit and run for approximately 15 seconds or until all excess lubricant is expelled.
11. Wipe away all excess lubricant from handpiece exterior.
12. The handpiece is now ready to be used........ Click here for office copy

With small holes up, lubricate large hole to the left

Handpiece Recommended Air Pressure Settings
Highspeed	32-35 PSI
Scaler	40-45 PSI
Slowspeed	45-50 PSI

Insert and Twist Bur

Lubricate Intake Tube

Expel all Lubricant

Clean Excess Lubricant

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Note Handpiece air pressure should be checked at the handpiece
*Refer to your manufacturer’s handbook for exact settings.*