KaVo handpieces are an investment in your future as well as the future of the planet – here’s why…
In an economic environment where every penny counts, it’s easy to base all your expenditure on price alone, even the most critical clinical purchases. Handpieces are arguably the dental professional’s most essential tool of the trade.
However, being small in stature and used all day every day, they can easily fall into the shopping basket as a commodity, rather than being recognised as something much more valuable.
The humble dental handpiece is actually a mighty feat of innovative engineering in compact form, and therefore it deserves much more consideration than you might think.
Made to last, not discard
In order to challenge the notion that a high-quality dental handpiece is a nice-to-have rather than a need-to-have, investment and understanding is key. We’ve all heard the adage ‘buy cheap, buy twice’ and most of us recognise the need to challenge the disposable mindset that is promoted to us these days, where we don’t even expect our purchases to last.
We all know that for the good of our finances as well as the environment, a return to the higher manufacturing standards of the past where instruments were made to last is better.
With KaVo handpieces, as well as innovation, user experience and reliability, you’re also buying into a greener future, thanks to the robust build quality that is designed to last.
Adjust your expectations
It’s normal for a good quality dental handpiece to run for at least five to seven years. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see KaVo handpieces in practice that are over 20 years old!
Furthermore, the life expectancy should include annual servicing, but not monthly repairs. Many customers think it’s normal to send handpieces off for repair nearly every month, and spend a lot of money in the process. But the fact is that with an annual service using original manufacturer’s spare parts and correct daily maintenance, that should not be necessary at all.
Getting the maintenance right from the start will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
KaVo’s sales and service teams can help with training and advice, so don’t be afraid to reach out. The company is always pleased to hear from customers. Plus it has approved handpiece repair partners who will use the manufacturer’s spare parts – so that your KaVo handpiece remains a KaVo handpiece.
Benefits that are more than just fiscal
The better-quality handpieces on the market are all designed and manufactured to provide you with reliable, clinical performance for a long time. KaVo handpieces are designed and made in its German factory according to stringent research and development, extensive tests prior to production, performance function, loading tests – and even tests on individual parts.
KaVo even goes beyond this, because its not just designing handpieces that are purely functional for your patients’ needs. The company is concerned with how ergonomic the handpiece feels to you as an operator. The best handpieces sit comfortably in your hand, are pleasant and easy to use and perform reliably day in and day out for years and years.
A handpiece for every eventuality
With an extensive range of handpieces available nowadays, you don’t have to compromise on any of your work. Manufacturers like KaVo have the perfect instrument for every segment of dentistry and every application.
With its MASTERseries, the top range, KaVo has some handpieces where there are multiple handpiece heads available for one handpiece shank – meaning you can effectively get multiple applications from one instrument.
KaVo also offers innovative, patented features with its handpieces that are designed to make your working life as easy as possible. For example, Direct Stop Technology where the bur of the turbine stops within a second, minimising run-down time and offering increased patient safety. There’s also CoolHead Technology where the handpiece head self-cools as it’s running, again optimising patient safety and streamlining efficient clinical procedures.
So, do yourself a favour and re-evaluate your handpieces today. They may be small, but they are mighty!
If you’re looking to upgrade any of your old handpieces for a brand new KaVo handpiece, get in touch today: Contact and hotlines UK and Ireland.
This article is sponsored by KaVo.
