Dental Handpiece Maintenance

Dental Handpiece Maintenance Procedures

The Handpiece Company
 

Maintenance / Sterilization Procedures (Autoclaves Only)

Clean External Surface:  Remove bur from handpiece and scrub with a toothbrush or 2" X 2" gauze using warm tap water.  DO NOT IMMERSE HANDPIECE.

Dry:  Thoroughly dry handpiece using gauze, paper towel or air syringe.

Clean/Lubricate Internal Surface:  Using a combination cleaner/lubricant or DCL 90, spray handpiece in drive air hole and in chuck.

Expel Cleaner/Lubricant:  Reinsert bur into handpiece head, connect handpiece to tubing and run for 5 seconds to thoroughly expel debris and excess lubricant. 

The Handpiece Must Be Operated Only with A Bur.  Do Not Operate Empty.

Clean Fiberoptic Bundle:  Using a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol, wipe the surface on both ends of handpiece. 

Bag and Cycle in Autoclave:  Place handpiece into autoclave bag or pouch.  Cycle as per autoclave manufacturer's instruction.  DO NOT EXCEED 275 Degrees F ( 135 C ). 

Cool Down and Lubricate:  Allow handpiece to return to room temperature.  Lubricate handpiece as per instructions listed above.  Expel excess lubricant as per previous instructions.

Call The Handpiece Company today at 631-403-4630. If you have any other questions or comments, please contact us.

Dental Handpiece Maintenance

 

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