Top 10 Handpiece Control Units in Dentistry

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NuTorque® Lite - NuTorque® Lite Complete System
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Comparison Table for Handpiece Control Units

Item NameApplicationBrandManufacturer NamePackage QuantityAdditional Features
NuTorque® Lite – NuTorque® Lite Complete SystemEndodonticNuTorqueDENTALEZ1/PkgEfficient and effective, 2 customizable memory presets for ease of use, Economical and ideal for GP and basic endo, Push button control panel allows easy viewing and operation of all functions,
Optima MX2 INT Control UnitN/AOptimaBIEN AIR USA INC.1/PkgMaximum Speed: 40,000 rpm, Minimum Speed: 100 rpm, Power Type: Electric, Speed Type: High Speed, Low Speed
Power Supply for COMFORTtronicN/AN/AKAVO DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1/PkgThe power supply provides power from an outlet to the COMFORTtronic basic unit to control the speed of handpieces.
NL400 Control UnitN/ANSK AMERICAN/A1/PkgCan be used with foot control, Portable system, Control unit in the NL400 Brushless Electric Handpiece System, Maximum Speed: 200,000 rpm, Minimum Speed: 100 rpm, Power Type: Air, Tubing Connection Type: 4 Hole
NUPRO Freedom™ Charging BaseHygieneNUPRO FreedomDENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA1/PkgQuick recharge; a 15 minute charge allows for 3 minutes of polishing, Powered by the NUPRO Freedom™ Power Supply
NUPRO Freedom™ Power SupplyHygieneNUPRO FreedomDENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA1/Pkg100-240 V power, Terminates in a mini USB connector, Operating Voltage: 100-240 V
NUPRO Freedom™ Inner ModuleHygieneNUPRO FreedomDENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA1/PkgUses a lithium rechargeable battery, Displays charge level via visual charge indicators
NuTorque® Lite – NuTorque Lite Control UnitEndodonticNuTorqueDENTALEZ1/PkgEfficient and effective, 2 customizable memory presets for ease of use, Economical and ideal for GP and basic endo, Push button control panel allows easy viewing and operation of all functions,
LCM Illuminator, Module OnlyN/AKAVO DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC1/PkgOperate up to 4 handpieces, Lights only the one in use eliminating unnecessary bulb wear and annoying glare, Easy installation on any dental unit
Phatelus Light Pack (PTL) Control ModuleN/ANSK AMERICA1/PkgSpecial integrated circuitry to increase bulb life, Illumination intensity adjustable individually for 2 optic handpieces, Automatic activation of handpiece illumination

Handpiece control units typically provide a digital interface to control a range of functionality for handpieces including speed and lighting.

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1. NuTorque® Lite – NuTorque® Lite Complete System

Nutorque® lite - nutorque® lite complete system

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  • Efficient and effective
  • 2 customizable memory presets for ease of use
  • Economical and ideal for GP and basic endo
  • Push button control panel allows easy viewing and operation of all functions

Application: Endodontic
Brand: NuTorque
Contains: 1 NuTorque Lite control unit, 1 AC adapter, 1 tubing and 1 electric motor
Dimensions: 5″ W x 2.5″ H x 5.9″ D
Manufacturer Name: DENTALEZ
Maximum Speed: 40,000 rpm
Minimum Speed: 100 rpm
Operating Pressure: 42.6 psi
Overall Depth: 5.9″
Overall Height: 2.5″
Overall Width: 5″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg


2. Optima MX2 INT Control Unit

Optima mx2 int control unit

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Brand: Optima
Manufacturer Name: BIEN AIR USA INC.
Maximum Speed: 40,000 rpm
Minimum Speed: 100 rpm
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Power Type: Electric
Speed Type: High Speed, Low Speed


3. Power Supply for COMFORTtronic

Power supply for comforttronic

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The power supply provides power from an outlet to the COMFORTtronic basic unit to control the speed of handpieces.

Manufacturer Name:KAVO DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Package Quantity:1/Pkg


4. NL400 Control Unit

Nl400 control unit

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The NL400 Control Unit can be used with an air powered unit with a 4-hole tubing.

  • Can be used with foot control
  • Portable system
  • Control unit in the NL400 Brushless Electric Handpiece System

Manufacturer Name: NSK AMERICA
Maximum Speed: 200,000 rpm
Minimum Speed: 100 rpm
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Power Type: Air
Tubing Connection Type: 4 Hole


5. NUPRO Freedom™ Charging Base

Nupro freedom™ charging base

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The NUPRO Freedom™ Charging Base is used to charge the NUPRO Freedom™ Inner Module. After charging the inner module overnight using the charging base, the prophy handpiece will have enough battery power to last you for a day of use.

  • Quick recharge; a 15 minute charge allows for 3 minutes of polishing
  • Powered by the NUPRO Freedom™ Power Supply

Application: Hygiene
Brand: NUPRO Freedom
Manufacturer Name: DENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg


6. NUPRO Freedom™ Power Supply

Nupro freedom™ power supply

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The NUPRO Freedom™ Power Supply powers the NUPRO Freedom™ Charging Base and optional Wireless Foot Pedal.

  • 100-240 V power
  • Terminates in a mini USB connector

Application: Hygiene
Brand: NUPRO Freedom
Contains: 1 power adapter plug and 1 cable terminating in a mini USB connector
Manufacturer Name: DENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA
Operating Voltage: 100-240 V
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg


7. NUPRO Freedom™ Inner Module

Nupro freedom™ inner module

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The Inner Module is made up of the motor and electronics use to control the prophy angle speed of the NUPRO Freedom™ Cordless system.

  • Uses a lithium rechargable battery
  • Displays charge level via visual charge indicators

Application: Hygiene
Brand: NUPRO Freedom
Manufacturer Name: DENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg


8. NuTorque® Lite – NuTorque Lite Control Unit

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  • Efficient and effective
  • 2 customizable memory presets for ease of use
  • Economical and ideal for GP and basic endo
  • Push button control panel allows easy viewing and operation of all functions

Application: Endodontic
Brand: NuTorque
Contains: 1 control unit
Dimensions: 5″ W x 2.58″ H x 5.9″ D
Manufacturer Name: DENTALEZ
Maximum Speed: 40,000 rpm
Minimum Speed: 100 rpm
Overall Depth: 5.9″
Overall Height: 2.58″
Overall Width: 5″
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg


9. LCM Illuminator, Module Only

Lcm illuminator, module only

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The KaVo LUX Control Module is designed to provide brilliant intraoral lighting with maximum operator comfort and convenience. The light bulb is located in the coupler close to the handpiece for optimal illumination.

  • Operate up to 4 handpieces
  • Lights only the one in use eliminating unnecessary bulb wear and annoying glare
  • Easy installation on any dental unit

Back End Connection Type: Interchangeable
Compatible Coupler Type: Kavo Multiflex Lux
Manufacturer Name: KAVO DENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Operating Voltage: 3.6 V DC
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Special Features: Intraoral Lighting


10. Phatelus Light Pack (PTL) Control Module

Phatelus light pack (ptl) control module

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  • Special integrated circuitry to increase bulb life
  • Illumination intensity adjustable individually for 2 optic handpieces
  • Automatic activation of handpiece illumination
  • Illumination delay (adjustable between 0.5-4.5 seconds) can be set individually for 2 handpieces
  • Illumination can remain active after the handpiece has stopped rotation
  • Simple installation into any brand of new or existing dental unit
  • Indicator lamp confirms correct operation of system
  • Operates all brands of optic handpieces

Dimensions: 50 mm W x 26 mm H x 90 mm L
Manufacturer Name: NSK AMERICA
Overall Height: 26 mm
Overall Length: 90 mm
Overall Width: 50 mm
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Power Type: Electric
Weight: 120 g

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