I hear that an electric handpiece is heavy, unbalanced and too large for molar preps. Are there any improvements?
Weight reduction and improvement of balance were two of the major focuses of manufacturers this past year. KaVo introduced a shorter version of their brushless motor this year, the ELECTROtorque plus. An electric handpiece is heavier than an air turbine, however, the clinician can still benefit from an electric system that offers a motor and attachment with similar weights to avoid hand fatigue. Nearly all clinician who used an electric are quickly getting used to work with the slightly bigger handpiece. KaVo now offers a high-speed attachment (25LPA) that features new angulations and the smallest head with a triple-port spray. This handpiece allows dramatically improved access in the molar region.
