- Low-speed dental attachment with 1:1 gear ratio
- This offers a balance of precision and control, making it a versatile tool for many everyday dental procedures
Uses:
- Restorative dentistry:
- Finishing and polishing restorations:
- The lower, more controlled speed is ideal for the final stages of a restoration
- It is used for finishing and polishing amalgam, composite, or other restorative materials to create a smooth surface
- Refining cavity preparations:
- After initial cavity access with a high-speed handpiece, the 1:1 contra angle is used to refine the margins and shape of the preparation
- Removing decay:
- Its controlled speed and consistent torque are effective for the slow, controlled removal of soft decay, helping to preserve healthy tooth structure
- Prosthodontics:
- Adjusting prosthetics:
- The handpiece can be used with specific burs to adjust and contour crowns, bridges, and dentures
- Trimming and relining:
- It is also used for trimming and relining removable dentures
- Endodontics:
- Endodontic shaping:
- The controlled movement of a 1:1 contra angle can be used with endodontic burs and files for shaping and preparing root canals
- Other uses:
- Prophylaxis:
- For dental hygiene procedures, it can be used with prophy cups for polishing and removing stains from tooth surfaces
- Orthodontic procedures:
- It is useful for tasks such as removing orthodontic brackets or shaping wires
- Periodontic procedures:
- For removing plaque and tartar from hard-to-reach areas during scaling and root planing
Features:
- Low-speed attachment:
- The TorqTech 1:1 Contra Angle is designed for low-speed use, operating at a maximum of 40,000 RPM when paired with a compatible E-type air motor
- 1:1 gear ratio:
- The 1:1 gear ratio means the bur rotates at the same speed as the attached low-speed motor
- Push-button chuck:
- It features a push-button chuck for convenient and secure changing of burs
- Morita compatibility:
- This attachment is designed for use with a Morita low-speed motor and fits standard ISO 11498 and ISO 3964 compliant connections
- Single-port water spray:
- It is equipped with a single water spray nozzle for cooling
- Autoclavable:
- This contra angle is autoclavable for proper sterilization
