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High-Speed Handpiece (Whistle)

Category: Pediatric | Difficulty: Basic | Priority: Nice-to-know

Clinical Definition

Air- or electric-driven dental drill used with burs to remove tooth structure or adjust restorations.

Patient-Friendly

The 'whistle' the dentist uses to clean out sugar bugs and shape the tooth.

Related Terms

[[drill; handpiece; whistle]]

Notes

Kid-friendly alternative to 'drill'; focus on cleaning or fixing teeth

Audience

๐Ÿ—‚ Front Desk ๐Ÿ‘ถ Pediatric