Consultants’ Comments

• “The handpiece is lightweight and feels good to hold.”
• “It has lots of power and doesn’t bog down.”
• “The best handpiece I have ever used.”
• “This is an awesome handpiece.”
• “The directions for maintenance protocols are not very clear.”

Description

TwinPower Turbine is a high-speed, fiberoptic handpiece. It utilizes a double-impeller design that is reported to deliver optimal performance while maintaining constantly balanced torque. This lightweight (48 g) handpiece features a ceramic finish grip, three air/water spray nozzles and a push-button chuck. The head measures 13.2mm high and 10.5 mm in diameter and is angled at 15¬∞ to increase user visibility and maneuverability. TwinPower Turbine is available in five connection styles: Morita Type, Sirona RF, W&H Roto Quick, Kavo MULTIflex LUX, and NSK FlexiQuick. TwinPower Turbine also has couplers available for 4-hole, 5-hole and 6 pin tubings. The handpiece operates at 29-42 psi and has a maximum rotation speed of about 370,000 rpm. A quick-stop feature is designed to stop the turbine in two seconds and the handpiece is also designed with a pressurized diffuser to eliminate suck back in the air line. TwinPower Turbine must be sterilized and lubricated according to manufacturer’s recommendations. This handpiece was evaluated by 14 clinical consultants during 1,100 uses and received a 96% clinical rating.

Equipment Features

Consultants found that TwinPower Turbine is an excellent handpiece with excellent accessibility and visibility of the oral cavity. The high-quality illumination and water spray made using the handpiece easy as did the highly-rated ergonomics of fit to the hand, balance, shape and tactile feel. Consultants noted an excellent power output without bogging down. The easy-to-use push-button chuck made switching burs simple. Consultants reported that the directions for maintenance and lubrication could be clearer. Of 14 clinical consultants, 71% said they would switch to the TwinPower Turbine while 93% would recommend it to a colleague and 93% thought it was equal to or better than the handpiece they were currently using.

Clinical Tips

• Follow the directions for lubrication.
• Make sure the air pressure is set properly on each unit.