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Aspects of the design of modern dental air turbine handpieces *
Author(s) -
Dyson J. E.,
Darvell B. W.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1993.tb04761.x
Subject(s) - ram air turbine , turbine , computer science , selection (genetic algorithm) , dental practice , mechanical engineering , medicine , engineering , dentistry , artificial intelligence
Air turbine handpieces are manufactured with a wide range of alternative design features which may influence their suitability for particular clinical procedures. In this article a general account of these features is presented and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Some deficiencies in current methods of stating equipment specifications are reported and suggested improvements are given. Where appropriate, general recommendations are made regarding handpiece selection for clinical practice.