I appreciate the artistic process behind many dental products, from shade matching to CAD/CAM restorations. But can a handpiece design be inspired by art? SciCan has shown us it can. ,In an innovative research-and-development process, SciCan chose clay as a medium and asked 35 dentists to mold the material in their hands to create a handpiece that had optimal balance with tubing, control in the hand, and excellent access. The consensus design was the basis for SciCan’s SANAO line of precision handpieces.,The SANAO line is all-inclusive, suitable for both electric and air motors. In the electric option, they’re coupled with SciCan’s E-STATIS SLM, which measures only 2.6 inches in length and weighs just 62 g. The product tandem offers a range of customizable settings for all high-speed, low-speed, and endodontic procedures, all in one system.,In a previous discussion of SciCan’s STATIS ML & SL Air-Driven, we highlighted some of the advantages of air-driven handpieces. Electric handpieces have their own unique advantages, as seen in a helpful comparison chart by First Choice Repair. The simple electrical supply powers the motor and enables electric handpieces to function at 20 RPM up to 200,000 RPM. The user has the ability to use different speeds, so there is more room for versatility in high-speed and low-speed procedures. The constant torque also results in better cutting performance. SciCan adds that the E-STATIS SLM motor provides unparalleled power and precision compared to air-driven handpieces and procedure time is shorter for increased productivity.,
At the lowest maximum speed of 8,000 RPM, the SANAO PSO is ideal for prophy and polishing. At the maximum speed of 200,000 RPM, the SANAO 200L has a 3-port spray and can remove decayed matter for cavity and crown preparations. The SANAO 200L also has a glass-rod lighting system, as does the SANAO 40L and SANAO 10L. The optional glass-rod fiberoptics help to illuminate the oral cavity.,Handpieces are not one-size-fits-all, but SciCan’s SANAO line certainly offers the user a number of advantages and options. There’s only one way to find out if a SANAO handpiece is right for you—you need to try it. Learn more at www.scican.com.
