The Dentist's Choice

1. Remove handpiece from tubing.
2. Clean exterior surface and fiberoptics with alcohol.
(Do not use harsh cleaners or ultrasonic cleaner.)
3. Insert a bur, and spray lubricant into air drive port.
4. Rotate bur between the thumb and forefinger.
5. Attach handpiece to tubing, cover with paper towel
and run.
6. Examine oil discharge on towel. If discolored,
repeat procedure until discharge becomes clear.
7. Wipe off excess surface oil.
8. Run for 20 to 30 seconds.
9. Repeat until all excess oil is expelled from inside
handpiece.
10. Autoclave handpiece following recommended
procedures.
11. Remove handpiece and let cool. (Handpiece must
be at room temperature before proceeding.)
12. Insert a bur, and spray lubricant into air drive port.
13. Rotate bur between the thumb and forefinger.
14. Attach handpiece to tubing, and run for 20 to 30
seconds.

Handpiece Maintenance Quick Reference

High Speed Maintenance

High Speed Lubrication

1. Lubricate with high viscosity cleaning oil before
autoclaving.
2. Run handpiece 30 seconds to clear excess oil.
3. Autoclave handpiece following recommended
procedures.
4. Remove handpiece and let cool. (Handpiece must
be at room temperature before proceeding.)
5. Lubricate as noted above.
6. Spin off excess oil.

High Speed Tips

• High speed handpieces cannot be over-
lubricated.
• Keep manufacturers recommended procedures on
file for reference.
• Never use pin oil or syringe oil on high speed
handpieces.
• Lubricate before autoclaving.
• Set air pressure to Manufacturers specifications.

1. Lubrication is not required.
2. To clean, remove bur and blow air into chuck.
3. Insert bur. (Never operate without a bur.)
4. Run for 20 seconds to flush air and water lines.
5. Clean exterior surface with alcohol.
6. Dry thoroughly.
7. Autoclave handpiece following recommended
procedures. (Never submerge handpiece in
chemical disinfectants, ultrasonic cleaner or cold
sterilants.)
8. Allow 30 minutes to cool to room temperature.

Lube-Free High Speed Maintenance

1. Clean exterior surface with alcohol. (Do not use
harsh cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, or introduce
cleaner into motor.)
2. Insert a bur and tighten.
3. Remove handpiece from tubing.
4. Add 2 to 3 drops of oil into drive air tube.
5. Attach handpiece to tubing, and run at high speed for 10 to 20 seconds.
6. Consult with manufacturer before autoclaving any low speed handpieces for recommended
procedures.

Low Speed Maintenance

1. Add 2 to 3 drops of oil into drive tube.
2. Insert a bur.
3. Run handpiece 10 to 20 seconds.

Low Speed Lubrication

• Lubricate weekly or after sterilization. If autoclaving,
follow manufacturer's recommended procedure.
• Keep manufacturers recommended procedures on
file for reference.
• Never autoclave detachable motors.
• Set air pressure to manufacturers specifications.
• Use high viscosity lubricating and cleaning oil.

Slow Speed
Lubrication Tips