Techniques for the use of ultra high rotational speeds using belt-driven and turbine-driven equipment:VI. A progress report

Abstract A procedure for the use of ultra high speeds in general dentistry has been presented. Unquestionably, this new concept on tooth preparations has proved to be a great boon to both dentists and patients, due to the lack of vibration and ease of cutting. The dentist will find that all preparations can be done with the minimum number of cutting tools. The use of the disk is entirely eliminated in all cutting procedures. Patients will have healthier pulps due to the light cutting touch and use of a coolant used with high-speed equipment. Over 40,000 dentists are using handpiece speeds of over 60,000 r.p.m. Many dental schools are including it in their undergraduate curriculum. It can be foreseen that, in a very short time, this procedure will be routine in most dental offices.