We know that the purchase of rotating instruments can be an important but necessary investment for your dental clinic. That is why we are going to provide you with a series of tips for the correct maintenance and care of contra-angle handpieces, dental turbine unit and coxo dental handpiece in the clinic. With these tips you will ensure their correct functioning, extend their useful life and reduce repairs and consequent expenses in your dental clinic. But above all, it is very important that you always take into account the indications of the manufacturer of the AC, turbine or handpiece. Because the maintenance is not always the same between different brands. The basic maintenance, common to all manufacturers of rotary instruments for dental practice, is as follows: Cleaning: Clean your rotating instruments regularly. Preferably after each use, even if not sterilized, as this will guarantee maximum hygiene and thus avoid cross-contamination. Maintenance and sterilization do not cause damage to suitable instruments. We recommend cleaning and greasing them at least twice a day; after each sterilization and after a long period of non-use. Lubrication: In addition, if you have used a contra-angle handpiece for a cleaning, you must lubricate it immediately with polishing paste. The particles that make up the cleaning paste, due to their abrasive power, penetrate into the mechanisms of the contra-angle head, which can cause early mechanical wear. Steps for the correct maintenance of dental rotary instruments: STEP 1: Rinse the rotary instrument with plenty of cold or warm water to remove debris. Please note the following: It is advisable to use a brush with soft bristles to avoid damaging the product. DON'T use hot water, as this can cause blood to clot inside the instrument and block the bearings and the clamp. DON'T use chemicals or abrasives, because they will damage the outer surface of rotating instruments, cause a deterioration in their appearance, and can remove the inner layer of lubrication. DON'T immerse the instruments in disinfectant liquids, because they corrode their mechanical parts in a very short time. DON'T use disinfectant wipes or alcohol for external cleaning or disinfection of dental instruments. This is due to the fact that the steam penetrates through the internal holes, corrodes the bearings and destroys the materials very quickly. STEP 2:Lubricate the instrument: It is essential that you use lubricant for the maintenance of your materials in the dental clinic. For this, it is important to use aerosol oils of very good quality, preferably 100 % synthetic, as they offer many technical advantages and help to extend the useful life of your instruments. The price of synthetic oils is not usually higher than that of traditional mineral oils. Related articles： How to use dental autoclave better? Home teeth whitening VS Office teeth whitening
