title: Aspects of the design of modern dental air turbine handpieces.
abstract: Air turbine handpieces are manufactured with a wide range of alternative design features which may influence their suitability for particular clinical procedures. In this article a general account of these features is presented and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Some deficiencies in current methods of stating equipment specifications are reported and suggested improvements are given. Where appropriate, general recommendations are made regarding handpiece selection for clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Hong Kong.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Dyson
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Darvell
mesh_terms: D000399:Air Pressure; D003754:Dental High-Speed Equipment; D004867:Equipment Design; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D008283:Maintenance; D012399:Rotation; D014881:Water Supply