When it comes to servicing, repairing, or replacing your handpiece, you should never take shortcuts. If you clean and maintain your handpieces regularly, you will prevent infections, and the accumulation of biolistic, and wear-and-tear degradation will be reduced to a minimum. The whole process makes us sure that the handpiece lasts for many years and gives the best possible performance, and you save money on repairs.

Hayes Canada uses Dental handpieces for restorative, periodontal, endodontic, and surgical procedures, and dental hygienists use them for hygiene procedures. In a typical dental practice, there is a wide range of applications, frequency, and duration of application, and the cleaning, disinfection, and proper functioning of the handpiece influence the practice result in many ways.

Standard maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of dental instruments ensures optimum safety and high success for your practice. Hayes Canada Dental handpieces are among the most sophisticated instruments of all and require a high level of care when it comes to maintenance protocols.

As they are crucial to a successful practice, it is essential that doctors are aware of the 7-step maintenance process that ensures that dental handpieces work smoothly.

 

  1. Surface Cleaning

    According to the guidelines as set out by the Centers for Disease Control, before transferring the handpiece from the supply hose water should be washed through the operating dental handpiece for at least 30 seconds. This aids in removing contaminants. Thereafter, the system should be surface sterilized to remove biological waste from the outer surface of the handpiece.

 

  1. Drying

    This step is very important if the office is using a chemiclave sterilizer. Place the bag containing the handpiece paper side up on top of the sterilizer to completely dry Excess water will allow oxidation to occur in the chamber, leading to corrosion. Do not try to cool handpieces under a running tap or in cold water.

 

  1. Lubrication

    Once your dental handpiece has been greased, you must start work on it. This will aid in distributing the oil all the process through the bearings, as well as the chuck mechanism. This also helps in assuring that excess oil is properly discharged so that concentration is not an issue during the autoclaving process. All practitioners should invest in a service designed for air flushing. Once installed, the only requirement is a way too compressed air.

 

  1. Run the Handpiece

    Once your dental handpiece has been greased, you must work it. This will aid in distributing the oil all the process through the bearings, as well as the chuck mechanism. This also helps in assuring that excess oil is properly discharged so that concentration is not an issue during the autoclaving process. All practitioners should invest in a service designed for air flushing. Once installed, the only requirement is a way too compressed air.

 

  1. Fiber Optics

    It is necessary to properly repair dental handpieces make sure that you take the time to clean the fiber optics. This process only needs a Q-tip and a small amount of alcohol. This will remove oil and trash from the surface of the fiber optics. As a result, the stain will not occur and buildup will not develop on the surface.

 

  1. Bagging

    Hayes Canada sharing the next step is to bag your dental handpieces so that the overall sterility of the piece is maintained. Be sure to buy bags that are designed for your handpieces.

 

  1. Sterilization

    The last and final step in maintaining your dental handpieces is the sterilization process. For this, simply go by the guidelines that have been set by the manufacturer of the device. Once the process has been created, make sure that the instrument is completely dried.

 

This 7-step maintenance process is typically suitable for all types of dental handpieces.

You know you have chosen a dental handpiece repair company when work is performed correctly the first time, completed within days, costs are lower than the manufacturer’s, and backed by an industry-leading warranty. To this day, we work with dentists across the country who exceed all expectations of what a repair company can offer. Contact Hayes Canada today for a complete solution to all your handpiece repair needs.

Countless useless or broken handpieces sit in dental practices across the country. Some firms outsource the servicing of handpieces to third parties, which requires additional steps and additional delivery times. If a company states that it can take weeks to repair a dental handpiece, this is a clear indication that a middleman is involved.

We can return your handpiece for your business as soon as possible. Maintenance is a scheduled task, especially for those who rely on electric or air-driven handpieces.