,The versatile and durable PD-96 LM handpiece is equipped with exceptional power and torque, 4 water spray ports, a built-in light, and ergonomic features,
,When a patient is in the dental chair, time is of the essence, which is one reason why Dr. Todd Sarubin said he likes to do a crown prep in less than 2 minutes. “Any time you can get the same prep in less time, the happier the patient will be, and with less pain,” said Dr. Sarubin. But he knows that patient satisfaction is not the only benefit to a speedy procedure. The quicker a handpiece finishes the job, the “less wear and tear there will be on the handpiece,” which ultimately saves time and money for the practice., ,
, ,“The cutting speed, power, and torque are as good as the [brand name] handpieces that I have used for over 30 years.”,– Timothy P. Passarello, DDS, , ,For Dr. Sarubin, the “great speed, good torque, and good cutting ability” of Patterson Dental’s PD-96 LM handpiece help him spend less time prepping and more time satisfying patients, without unnecessary wear and tear on the handpiece. In fact, he says the PD-96 LM meets all his criteria for the ideal highspeed handpiece., ,When choosing a highspeed air-driven dental handpiece, Dr. Sarubin said it must have “high torque, a speed that doesn’t slow down if you push hard, a good feel and fit in your hand, a head size that allows access to second molars, and a turbine that holds up for a good while.” He also prefers that his handpieces have “ceramic ball bearings, fiber optics, a KaVo coupler, and good water spray directed at the tooth.” The Patterson PD-96 LM highspeed handpiece met all these criteria and more, reported Dr. Sarubin., ,Specifically commenting on the water spray feature of the PD-96 LM, Dr. Sarubin said the 4 water spray ports on the handpiece are placed so that the spray automatically hits the tooth being worked on and adequately cools the tooth during procedures., ,Another must-have highspeed handpiece quality for Dr. Sarubin is the versatility to use it for many types of procedures. He uses the PD-96 LM for crown and bridge restorations, when sectioning teeth prior to extraction, during operative procedures, and when performing an alveoloplasty., ,
,“This handpiece “is not too noisy, feels comfortable in my hand, is not too heavy, and is easy to use.”,– Todd Saurbin, DDS, , , ,Using a dental handpiece for all these procedures, however, takes a toll on a practitioner’s hands, wrists, and shoulders, which is why the PD-96 LM is designed with clinician comfort in mind. “The ergonomics of the handpiece are fantastic,” shared Dr. Timothy Passarello. “I have used [brand name] handpieces for 36 years because I Iike the way they perform and the way they feel. The Patterson handpiece feels exactly the same,” he added. Dr. Sarubin, who knows that proper ergonomics can extend the career of a dental professional, said the Patterson handpiece “is not too noisy, feels comfortable in my hand, is not too heavy, and is easy to use.”, ,When asked what must-have qualities he desires in a highspeed handpiece, Dr. Passarello told DPS, “The handpiece must cut well with good water spray, feel comfortable in the hand, and run smoothly and as quietly as possible.” He uses the Patterson PD-96 LM handpiece for all of his operative procedures and said, “The cutting speed, power, and torque are as good as the [brand name] handpieces that I have used for over 30 years.” Calling it “a good, quality highspeed handpiece,” Dr. Sarubin agreed that the cutting performance was excellent and said it did not “slow down upon pressure placed on the tooth.”, ,Describing it as “an excellent handpiece that I would not hesitate to recommend,” Dr. Passarello concluded that the overall quality of the PD-96 LM handpiece is equal to the handpieces that he previously used.
