High-speed dental handpieces rotate up to 200,000 RPM. This greatly reduces the amount of heat, pressure and vibrations generated — all factors that can potentially damage a tooth during a more invasive procedure — and helps improve patient outcomes. While dentists can perform procedures more efficiently, they’re advised to use these tools selectively and carefully. High-speed handpieces are ideal for the following types of procedures:
Removing dental tissue, including for cavity preparation and root canal treatments
Removing decay
Preparing crowns for insertion
Finishing and polishing other dental restorations once in the patient’s mouth