Best Features for a Hygiene Handpiece: NuPro Freedom Cordless Prophy System
In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued clarification of their 2016 guidelines concerning reprocessing dental handpieces, and differentiating between critical, semi-critical, and non-critical status. The Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System (Dentsply Sirona) was designed to meet those guidelines, as well as relevant Food and Drug Administration guidelines, and offers a multitude of additional desirable features.
The Nupro Freedom Cordless dental handpiece is comprised of three parts; the prophy angle is disposable, the outer sheath is considered semi-critical in accordance with CDC guidelines and can be heat sterilized, the inner module falls in the non-critical category because it has no direct contact with contaminants and can be wipe-disinfected. Combined, this handpiece offers a very simple, cost-effective infection prevention protocol. Add to that the ergonomic benefits of the light-weight, balanced, cordless design, and you can subtract wrist strain from the equation.
Its SmartMode technology allows the user to control prophy angle speed by adjusting the pressure of the cup against the tooth. When activated, the cup starts spinning at 500 rpm. The handpiece senses the amount of torque necessary as hand pressure changes throughout the procedure. The speed can be increased up to 3,000 rpm for polishing, and will automatically decrease in speed as it is pulled away from the tooth. Although a wireless foot pedal is optional, there is no need for a foot pedal to control handpiece speed. Plus, the Nupro Freedom Cordless Prophy System battery life stands up to a busy schedule with its all-day power potential and 15-minute recharge.
Both hygienists and patients will appreciate how much less noisy the device is than air-driven or low-speed handpieces, making the prophy appointment more enjoyable.
The sleek design makes it ideal for treating pediatric patients and others with difficulty keeping their mouths open for a long period of time. The handpiece also can be easily moved from room to room, and used on patients in wheelchairs or those unable to sit in a dental chair.
The Nupro Freedom package includes:
•1 inner module
•3 autoclavable metal outer sheaths
•1 charging base
•1 handpiece tray cradle
•1 power supply
In addition, a very generous variety of supplies is redeemable upon warranty registration.
The cordless Nupro Freedom handpiece provides a solution to everyday concerns in the dental practice:
It saves the practice the cost of purchasing and maintaining multiple handpieces; its lightweight design makes it comfortable to use without the pressure and drag caused by a cord; and it eliminates the potential for air-driven or water-line-connected handpieces to contribute to cross contamination between patients, greatly reducing their risk of infection by harmful bacteria.
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