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I am just getting ready to start placing dental implants and need to select a surgical motor unit. I have noticed a wide range in the types and cost of the units. Any advice as to which one to buy or which one to avoid?
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7 Responses to “ Surgical Motor Units for Implant Placement? ”
Basically most motors are good.
Some are better or have more gadgets ike torque control or reading….
I have used aseptico for the last 15 years without a problem.
best of luck
I have been a rep for some time. The major vendors (including me) all sell the W&H motor with various colored tops, depending on the company selling it. W&H is a solid system, and very reliable.
A few pearls from watching the mistakes other newer practitioners have made:
1. Be diligent on maintaining your handpiece per mfr specs (ie- clean it properly and lubricate it regularly).
2. When drilling, use an axial motion and resist the temptation to do “side cutting” with the drills. That gets the burrs stuck in there, and you then need to send the handpiece to the mfr to get out (this isnt unique to any motor unit or manufacturer). I havent seen any surgical kits suggesting the side cutting method or the handpieces either…
In a nutshell… go with the company who can support you in a crisis, and consider a backup handpiece if you will be using it a lot. You then dont need to worry about one being sterilized while the next patient is ready, or postponing a patient should anything happen to the handpiece.
Over the last 15 years I’ve used three different units and I can say the W&H is far and away the best. Don’t try to save money by purchasing a cheap unit, you’ll come to regret it. Get the top of the line W&H>
Basically, all existing units are reliable and
have about the same garantee period.Much more important point is the quality of handpiece,drills and adequate speede ( rpm ) setting. Personally, I’m still using W&H company unit ( IMPLANTMED ) - 8 year without any problem .
Good luck.
I have the W&H.
It leaks - it has since day 1 and it has been sent in twice to have it “fixed.” It still leaks. I would not purchase it again.
i use w&h implamed si-95230. it leaks and no local rep or service area . i need to ship it to canada!!!
I have a W&H and it has broken twice in one year. I wish I had a more reliable unit.
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