Dental Handpieces and Compressors Flashcards
why do we maintain and clean handpieces
practice are responsible for procurement
part of tool kit
infection prevention and limit cross contamination
standardised maintenance to achieve correct operation
compliant decontamination process to achieve standards
when should handpieces be cleaned
after every patient
what piece of decon equipment is never used to clean handpieces
ultrasonic baths
what are the top 5 causes of handpiece fault
incorrect compressor settings and lack of maintenance
damaged or oversized bur
incorrect instrument use
poor or inadequate cleaning
incorrect or inadequate lubrication
what is the process for cleaning handpieces
manual clean at time (wipe)
WD
lubrication
steriliser
what are the 2 ways of lubrication
automated lubrication devices
hand oiling
what are the advantages of using an automated lubrication device
consistent as uses the same amount of oil
same process for every handpiece
not wasting oil
what type of steriliser needs to be used for handpieces
vacuum capable steriliser
what are the key points for lubrication
cleaning and flushing through spray air channels
automatic oil dispensing system
what is a tradition air compressor
air compressor which needs oil checked every week - not good
what are standard compressors
compressors which only have large particular filters and where water and oil emulsify - not good
what are dental compressors
compressors which are oil free and dont need everyday maintenance
how often should compressors be maintained
at least annually
how often should the breathing air filter elements be changed in a compressor
at least annually
