,Dr. Peter Certo says the power and ergonomic design of the Aeras 500 Elite handpiece has had a positive impact on both his practice and the patient experience, ,
,I don’t know what to say other than it’s my favorite of all the handpieces I’ve ever used,” Dr. Peter Certo said when asked about his experience with the Aeras 500 Elite Handpiece. Dr. Certo, who practices in Aston, PA, has been using handpieces in the Star family from DENTALEZ since dental school and discovered that this latest innovation delivers optimal cutting speed, comfort, and more., ,The Aeras 500 Elite has the cutting experience of an electric handpiece with the tactile feedback of an air-driven handpiece (which it is). Delivering up to 39 watts of power, the cutting efficiency of this handpiece is an important tool in the operatory, especially considering the growing popularity of zirconium crown material. These days, having a handpiece that cuts through zirconia more quickly and easily is more of a “must have” than a “nice to have,” according to Dr. Certo. “The torque on this handpiece is crazy powerful,” he said., ,The Aeras 500 Elite can be used for cutting through all materials—from simple fillings to the hardest materials. Dr. Certo said his top use for this handpiece is removing zirconia or e.max crowns. While it used to take “really long” to cut those materials with other handpieces, the power and torque of the Aeras 500 Elite “just cuts right through those materials so nicely.”, ,In Dr. Certo’s experience, handpieces with less torque create more heat when cutting through harder dental materials, which can lead to overheating the tooth and a follow-up root canal treatment. With the Aeras 500 Elite, this issue is no longer a concern. He also uses less water when cutting, which he said increases visibility, “and I don’t have to constantly stop and clean the mirror and rinse the patient’s mouth out.”, ,As a dentist practicing for 30 years, hand and neck issues are a concern for Dr. Certo. The lightweight design of the handpiece sits comfortably in the hand, offering a stable balance and minimizing hand fatigue. “To sit there and constantly lay into zirconium crowns, my hand would start to lock up on me,” he said. “Now, the Aeras just makes life easier because it cuts through everything so much faster.” The handpiece is “sharp and fast,” and does not “eat through burs,” he said. The technology in this standard-sized handpiece includes its cool spectrum LED illumination, which makes it easier to navigate in the mouth. Dr. Certo said he was pleasantly surprised how much light the handpiece provides., , ,
, ,“Now, the Aeras just makes life easier because it cuts through everything so much faster.”,– Peter Certo,DMD, ,Due to the efficiency of its cutting power, Dr. Certo said the handpiece has reduced his crown-removal procedure time, reducing patients’ time in the chair and allowing him to see more patients in a given day. While most patients find the sound of handpieces to be stressful, Dr. Certo noted that the Aeras 500 Elite offers “a more pleasant sound that is not as high pitched as other handpieces.”, ,In addition to offering optimal cutting power and comfort, Aeras handpieces feature smart technology that, when used with a compatible reader system, reports data regarding handpiece usage, sterilization, warranty, and maintenance—bringing IoT connectivity to the office., ,Click here for more information about the Aeras 500 Elite Handpiece
