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Reasons to Switch to an Electric Contra Angle
With infection control as important now than ever before, any adjustments or upgrades that can reduce the risk of virus particle transmission should be strongly considered. While surgical masks are essential, they do not offer complete protection from aerosol splatter so should be supported by the right handpieces and equipment for extra precaution. Making a switch to electric contra angle handpieces is a great place to start given they generate fewer aerosols than high-speed turbines as a result of being operated at 200,000 rpm, which is around half the speed. The intensity of particle distributed is reduced. This helps to limit the water spray generated.