Dental handpieces are handheld power tools used by dentists and dental hygienists to perform various procedures, such as cutting and shaping teeth, removing decay, and polishing. They are also called dental drills or dental turbines. They typically consist of a motor, a gear system, and a chuck to hold the cutting or grinding instrument. The motor provides the rotary motion that powers the cutting or grinding instrument.
There are two main types of dental handpieces:
Dental handpieces are designed to be lightweight, compact and easy to maneuver. They are also designed to be easy to sterilize and to meet the strict safety standards for medical devices.