Low-speed dental handpieces can range in rpms from 100 to 140,000. Features vary between manufactures such as burr attachment, air/water nozzles, construction material, angle design and handpiece weight. It is important to choose a vendor that employs high quality construction materials for their low-speed dental handpieces. This will ensure that the handpieces hold up during autoclaving and sterilization. There are also lube-free low-speed dental handpieces available. Some low-speed dental handpieces also provide a lighting option; this can allow greater clarity and vision inside the mouth. Many dental low-speed handpieces employ high torque to give the necessary power at a lower speed. Whichever vendor and product chosen, be sure they are reputable.
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| Company | A-dec Inc. | KaVo Dental | KaVo Dental | KaVo Dental | DENTALEZ |
| Item | Alegra 300 Series Air Handpieces | INTRAflex Air Motor Series Low Speed Handpieces | INTRAmatic E Series Air Motor Low Speed Handpieces | SMARTmatic Straight & Contra-angles Dental Handpieces | Titan-T™ Low-Speed Handpiece 5K (263940) & 20K (262941) motors |
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| Description | The Alegra 300 series of air driven handpieces includes both highspeed and lowspeed options. They are designed to provide a comfortable, high-quality | INTRAflex Air Motor Series Low Speed Handpieces is ergonomic and compact with high torque. Galvanized surface coating makes the handpieces durable. | INTRAmatic E Series Air Motor Low Speed Handpieces have a number of straightforward options designed around preferences and intended clinical | As a successor to the established INTRAmaticTM E / ES series, the SMARTmatic series provides smart features for optimal ease of use and successful | Titan-T™ low-speed Handpiece features a smooth powerful air driven motor with superior concentric cutting performance and incredible versatility. The |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Weight | 39 g to 48 g Depending on Model | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Connection Type | Not Available | Multiflex Coupling | Not Available | Not Available | Quick Connect |
| Torque | 14 W
16W | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Length | 66.9 mm to 87.9 mm Depending on Model | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maximum RPM | 5,000 RPM
20,000 RPM | 13,000 - 140,000 RPM | 2,700 to 20,000 RPM Depending on Model | 20,000 to 40,000 | 100 - 5,000 RPM
100 - 20,000 RPM |
| Light | Self-generated LED+ for highspeed handpieces, none for others | Varies by Model | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Chuck Type | Not Available | Button Auto Chuck | Pushbutton Chuck | Varies by model | Not Available |
| Endo Attachments | Not Available | 62LDN--10:1 Reduction
Latch Burs or Rotary Endo Files | No | Not Available | Available |
| Attachment | Not Available | Not Available | Varies by Model | Not Available | Not Available |
| Autoclaveable | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Yes | Not Available |
| Get Info | Inquire | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | |