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A dental drill is a small, high-speed drill used in dentistry to remove decayed tooth material prior to the insertion of a dental filling. Dental drills are used in the treatment of dental caries. The term "dental drill" is considered the more colloquial form of the term "dental handpiece," although it can also be construed as to include to the power source for one or more handpieces, a "dental engine." "Handpiece" and "engine" are more generic and euphemistic terms for generic dental tools.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoUsually, it is just called a dentist's drill, but the official name is dental handpiece. When combined with a power source it is known as a "dental engine." It is one of several instruments a dentists uses to work on teeth.
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How did dentists fix teeth before the invention of the electric drill?
Before the electric drill, dentists used chisels, or manual drills.
Do dentists drill teeth on the first filling?
dentist do drill teeth on the first filling to get rid of it.
Why is a dentists drill expensive?
it is expensive because the metal in the drill is solid hard and the harder it is the more expensive.
What do dentists do during business hours?
We drink a little and drill a lot!
What things use pnematics?
new pneumitically operated forklift dentists drill bus doors
What are tips on drill bits called?
The drill tip.
Who pulls teeth and immediately puts dentures in?
I think dentists used to do that but they are special kind of dentists. They are called Impant dentists. (But this is only for putting in dentures).
Is there a fear of dentists?
Yes. It is called odontophobia.
What is a giant drill used to drill into a mountain called?
These are usually called 'tunneling machines'.
Who clean teeth?
I believe they are called dentists. Most often a dental hygienist would do the cleaning.
What is the rod called that is used to make high speed drill bits?
It is called "Drill Rod"
Can you call BDS as doctor?
yup they are called dentists
