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What Are Fibre Optic Handpieces?
Most modern handpieces now have an artificial light situated at the tip near the dental bur. The primary job of this light is to illuminate the cutting surface and assist with intra-operative vision. Fibre optic technology itself involves the transmission of light through long, thin fibres of glass or transparent plastic material around 0.01mm in diameter. This is roughly one third of the size of a strand of human hair. Without transmitting or generating heat, the light travels through the fibres, which are grouped together to form a fibre optic bundle, along the same line as the bur.
Fibre optics handpieces can use either self-sufficient LED illumination or an external fibre optic lighting system. Activation of the fibre optic light is typically achieved through touch or an air-electric switch.
Fibre Optic Handpiece Prices
The price of your fibre optic handpiece will depend on what type of system it uses. Those with self-powered LED lighting are significantly more expensive than those that rely on an external fibre optic system that fits into the handpiece.
The popularity of non-LED fibre optic handpieces is their budget friendly price in comparison to LED whilst still offering a long working life and minimal heat production. Used by more than 100,000 dentists around the world, BA handpieces are Kent Express’ number one selling fibre optic handpiece brand. BA dental handpieces with or without fibre optics are regularly on special offer with next day delivery when you shop online for additional savings.
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