Handpieces & Instruments

Shop dental handpieces and instruments at Chase Dental Supply, from high and low speed handpieces to hand instruments, diamonds and carbide burs. This category serves general practices, hygienists, oral surgeons and dental labs. Top lines include Meisinger burs, J&J Instruments hand instruments, TPC handpieces and Dentmate curing lights.

How to Choose Handpieces and Instruments

• Handpiece connection: TPC high speed handpieces come in fixed back end (TRITON, NEXIUS) and quick disconnect (OPTIMUS) series. Match the back end to your delivery unit tubing before ordering.
• Low speed needs: the TPC EXOMUS and INXIMUS low speed handpieces differ in cooling, with INXIMUS offering internal water cooling.
• Bur shank: every Meisinger listing names the shank: FG for high speed friction grip, RA for latch type contra angles and HP for straight handpieces.
• Diamond grit: Meisinger grits run from extra fine (C) and fine (F) through medium, coarse (G) and super coarse (H), so you can stock a full prep and finish sequence in one shape.
• Hand instrument handles: J&J scalers, curettes and explorers come with solid octagonal or silk handles. Pick the grip your team prefers.
• Curing and maintenance: check curing light output with a radiometer such as the TPC LM300, and lubricate handpieces on the schedule in the manufacturer’s instructions.

Popular Handpieces & Instruments at Chase Dental Supply

TPC TRITON Fixed Back End Series · TPC EXOMUS Low Speed Handpiece · Meisinger Black Cobra Diamond Bur B850 FG · Meisinger Diamond Cylinder Pointed 886 FG Medium · J&J Instruments Gracey Curette #1/2 Silk Handle · J&J Instruments Extracting Forceps #150 Upper Universal · Dentmate Ledex WL-090+ Plus LED Curing Light · TPC Cordless Curing Light System ALED50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do FG, RA and HP mean on a dental bur?
They describe the shank. FG (friction grip) burs fit high speed handpieces, RA (right angle latch) burs fit low speed contra angles, and HP burs fit straight handpieces used for surgery and lab work.

Which burs are used intraorally and which are for the lab?
Intraoral burs are usually FG for crown and cavity preparation or RA for slow speed work. HP burs and carbide cutters run in straight handpieces and are the usual choice for trimming appliances such as Essix retainers outside the mouth.

How often should I lubricate a dental handpiece?
Follow the handpiece manufacturer’s instructions, which typically call for cleaning and lubrication before each sterilization cycle. A spray lubricant such as Palmero Once-A-Day 1 Second Spray is stocked in this category.

Questions about handpieces and instruments? Call 888-548-7582 or email sales@chasedentalsupply.com.