Dr. Bart Whiteser never imagined that he would incorporate a dental handpiece into his practice. As a dentist who has practiced for about 30 years, he is a habit creature and he is satisfied with the air-driven handpieces he already owns. So when he agreed to try the Contra-Angle EVO.15 handpiece from Bien-Air as a sales representative, he had no intention of actually purchasing it.
Almost a year later, Dr. Whitesell used his handpiece in his practice every day. He was immediately impressed with the torque, the quiet operation and the ease of cutting. Now he can't imagine without it practicing.
"Putting it in my hands has caused a lot of changes in the world. It actually used it to sell products," said Dr. Whitesell. "The patient doesn't like the sound of a drill bit. This handpiece is quieter than a traditional pneumatic handpiece. The fiber is very good, even though it's bigger than a traditional air-powered handpiece, and it's comfortable to hold it."
The Bien-Air team spent about two years developing nose, R&D, industrialization, quality, manufacturing and assembly, supply chain, market and product management all involved in this process, global product management and OEM vice presidents. President Joël Poget said. Bien-Air's business. They want to provide dentists with an electric handpiece that is not only easy to use and cuts efficiently, but also enhances patient safety.
Poget said that the technology behind the handpiece meets all these needs, allowing dentists to perform various procedures efficiently without worrying about accidental burns.
“The huge added value of such a project is the ability of Bien-Air to listen to market demand and turn it into new products,” Poget said. "The perfect cooperation between all departments of the company is also a key factor for success."
Focus on security
As more and more dentists turn to electric handsets for various surgeries, patient burns caused by these handpieces are becoming more common, Poget said. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other national public health agencies have reported that these injuries have increased, according to the FDA's “Report on the Electric Dental Handpiece Manufacturers Report on Overheated and Burned Patients”.
The most serious incident resulted in a painful third-degree burn that required reconstruction of the patient. When this happens, Poget said that dentists often face lengthy legal proceedings, which wastes time and money.
"In dental surgery using an electric handpiece, the simplest contact between the instrument button and the patient's inner cheek can cause the former to overheat, resulting in the possibility of burns," Poget said. "Although overheating may be an indicator of instrument damage or clogging, laboratory assessments show that this hazard is equally common in new and properly maintained electric handsets."
Bien-Air solves this problem with its proprietary CoolTouch + thermal insulation technology that can be used on the EVO.15 1:5 L model. Poget said that this complex technology will take several years to develop, and it has been proven that it will not exceed human body temperature. The thermal resistance characteristics of the head can be achieved through the configuration of alumina beads and insulated ceramic buttons, and the characteristics of the dentist using the handpiece are often the most common.
"This front-line technology ensures that the temperature of the head of the handpiece is consistent even under the most severe conditions," said Poget. "It protects patients and clinicians during the most frequently performed procedures in some professions."
Designed for precise and quiet operation
The Accu-Chuck PreciPlus Bur-retention and rotation drive mechanism, also available on the EVO.15 1:5 L model, not only has a vibration-reducing vibration-reducing performance (the patient's highly appreciated features), but also allows stability and Accuracy, regardless of speed and torque, Poget said.
Torque and accuracy was the first time that Dr. Whitesell noticed two key features when he used the EVO handpiece. He said that these features make his dentist's life easier.
"It has a lot of torque. For example, if I had to cut off the crown or bridge, it was faster and more efficient than a traditional pneumatic handpiece," he said. "The patient does not like to put the drill in his mouth and wants to complete the surgery as soon as possible. If you can save two minutes of chair time, this is a big deal for the patient.
Easy to operate
During the development process, Bien-Air focused on creating easy-to-use and ergonomic handles, Poget said. As part of the Bien-Air Micro-Series line of products, the EVO handpiece is lighter, provides more balanced operation, and reduces hand and wrist fatigue. The small shockproof stainless steel head of the handpiece provides operability and accessibility to the third molar.
Dr. Whitesell used smaller pneumatic handsets throughout his career, and he said he only spent a few days adapting to EVO. Although bigger than before, it was comfortable from the start.
"Handpieces make dentists' lives better," said Dr. Whiteser. "Preparation will not take too much time, the patient will like it, and it will save you a little time."
Reliable and durable
When the Bien-Air team designed the handpiece, they knew they needed to make a durable dental equipment like a dentist Dr. Whitesell could trust. In order to achieve this goal, they installed a specially designed rotor head on the handpiece to make it last longer. Poget said that an effective fastening system also helps prevent adverse events related to tool sliding.
In the past year, Dr. Whitesell has used the EVO handpiece and stated that since integrating it into his practice, he has had no problems or downtime. This is a durable, reliable handpiece that can complete work quickly, efficiently, and consistently, which benefits him and his patients.
"This is torque," said Dr. Whitetel. “You use a pneumatic handpiece more like an airbrush. You hit the tooth in increments. With the electric handset, you can be more consistent because it does not slow down when it comes into contact with the tooth structure.”
Better results
Although Dr. Whitetel never thought of using a handpiece in his practice, he was pleased that he decided to try the EVO handpiece. The technology of the handpiece can make the patient safer, shorten the operation time and enable him to cut accurately and effectively. He knows that he can rely on handpieces, and patients will experience quieter, smoother surgery and the end result.
"As you can prepare for the speed of teeth, you tend to have more time to look at your preparations. The whole process is a little slower because the handpiece is much faster," Dr. Whitesell said. "You spend more time staring at what you are doing. This gives me better results."
