An Electric Handpiece That Delivers Superior Performance
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May 1, 2024
Volume 20, Issue 5, May 2024
Page(s): p. 46
I always look forward to going to the office, but preparing teeth is my favorite thing to do. I really mean that. I love it. From the moment I sit down at my chair, I start visualizing how the tooth I'm restoring will look when I am finished preparing it. With my Bien-Air NOVA 1:5 L Micro-Series electric handpiece and my Bien-Air MX2 Plus electric micromotor, I have constant quiet power to complete all of my preparation designs. This combination allows me to do many procedures because the NOVA can be used for both high-speed and low-speed applications. It replaces up to three handpieces that I might otherwise need, which saves me time and money.
I have been using a Bien-Air electric handpiece for more than 30 years. I have heard all of the excuses for not buying an electric handpiece; however, the one that I hear most often is that they are too heavy. If you try to hold an electric handpiece in a pinch grip at the head like you would an air-driven handpiece, then it may feel too heavy to operate. The correct way to hold an electric handpiece is to balance the motor and handpiece in the fleshy part of the hand between the thumb and the index finger. Then you simply guide it with the thumb and the index finger. It really is all about balance.
When compared with other electric handpieces, the NOVA 1:5 L Micro-Series handpiece is shorter, lighter, and has a much smaller head. In fact, it is the shortest handpiece with the smallest head in the Bien-Air line. But don't let its size fool you. It's a high-torque handpiece that does not stall, and the motor has a speed range of 500 rpm to 200,000 rpm. This allows dentists to initially prepare teeth at a higher rpm for quick reduction of the enamel, reduce the rpm to finish the preparations, and then drop to even slower speeds to polish the restorative materials.
The NOVA cuts teeth with greater precision in less time because the bur is milling the tooth structure rather than chopping it. Its PVD-coated chuck system and Cylcro® gears allow the bur to run true, producing constant high torque, less noise, and no vibration, and also extend its service by approximately 30% when compared with conventional handpieces. Furthermore, its Accu-Spray Quattro Mix™ technology converges four asymmetrical laser-precise air/water sprays on the tip of the bur for rapid and even cooling, and its multistrand optical glass conductors guarantee unobscured intraoral visibility. Should unwanted heat be generated, there is no need to worry thanks to NOVA's CoolTouch+™ heat arresting technology, which revolutionizes patient safety by eliminating overheating and associated burn injuries.
Whether you're on the fence about acquiring an electric handpiece or in the market looking to replace the one that you have, I recommend the Bien-Air NOVA 1:5 L Micro-Series handpiece for its superior performance and cutting-edge features. You'll love preparing teeth as much as I do!
Joseph Blaes, DDS
Private Practice
St. Louis, Missouri
Key TAKEAWAYS
1. Engineered for practical application, optimal ergonomics, and extreme reliability.
2. The small head increases visibility of the oral cavity but is packed with power and enhanced safety features.
3. Patented CoolTouch+ technology prevents the buildup of heat to reduce the risk of patient burns.
4. Updated design offers double the service life of the previous generation and is four times more durable.
Manufacturer Information
Bien-Air
bienair.com
800-433-2436
