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Setting the "Right" Speed

Speed Control At Your Finger Tips

Electric handpieces have multiple benefits, including but not limited to precise speed control and consistent torque at any speed. This means you can do more procedures with less attachments in less time. Below is an interactive image that provides speed suggestions for restorative procedures using common attachments from Bien-Air. Hover over the icons below learn more about our motor, attachments, and speed settings. To download this image, click here.

• The MX2 PLUS motor weighs in at only 76 grams.

• Has 3.5 NcM of consistent torque at any speed.

• Speed range of 100 - 40,000 RPMs

• The Low Speed Blue has a speed range of 100-40,000 RPMs with constant torque.

• Uses a latch grip bur.

• Works great for rotary Endo and all low speed procedures.

• The High Speed Red has a speed range of 500-200,000 RPMs with constant torque.

• Uses a friction grip bur

• The NOVA (pictured) has the smallest head size in it's class not requiring specialty burs.

• The PM EXT 1:1 has a speed range of 100-40,000 RPMs.

• Uses a straight type bur and can be used with a prophy attachment.

Almagam Condensing


  • 500 RPMs @ 100% Torque

NOTE: You can only run your attachments at this speed using the Optima INT and iOptima INT.

Almagam Polishing


  • 1,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

NOTE: You can only run your attachments at this speed using the Optima INT and iOptima INT.

Pin Placement


  • 2,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

NOTE: You can only run your attachments at this speed using the Optima INT and iOptima INT.

Prophy & Polish Gold and/or Microfils


  • 5,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Pin Hole Drilling & Gross Caries Removal


  • 10,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Adjust Temp Crown & Bridge


  • 15,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Deep Caries Removal


  • 20,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

General Cavity Prep Finishing


  • 35,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Chairside Trimming & Denture Adjustment


  • 40,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Polishing Interdental + Subgingival & Eliminating Almagum Overhang


  • 50,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Porcelain Adjustment


  • 125,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Final Crown & Bridge Prep Finishing and/or Bevels + Margins 


  • 140,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Cavity Prep Finishing Bevels + Margin 


  • 150,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Cut Retention Grooves and/or Occlusal Adjustments


  • 160,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque

Dental Reduction and/or Tooth Sectioning and/or Bulk Enamel Reduction


  • 200,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque
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The Paint Brush Technique vs. Milling

This interactive lesson is part of “John Flucke Presents: The Electric Advantage” course. If you’d like you view this entire course, please register for a free account via Bien-Air Academy and enroll in this course.

It's Not Really a Technique...

In the video below, Dr. John Flucke explains how the technique many identify as the “paint brush” technique, is really more of a limitation, based on the design of air-driven instruments.

Milling vs. Paint Brush VISUALIZED

In the gifs below, you’ll see how the paint brush technique (or limitation) compared to milling, is much different. There are many benefits to this, listed below.

OVERALL BENEFITS

More Efficient

As we saw in the previous lesson, you get significantly faster cut when you use electric (even with a dull bur).

Less Fatigue

Bien-Air instruments are balanced to relieve the strain while holding a handpiece reducing fatigue.

Better Results

The ability to control your speed ultimately allows you more control for every procedure which leads to better outcomes.

This is the power of

We’ve slowed down the video above to showcase the power of milling. As you notice the bur keeps spinning and everything in it’s way literally disappears.

Getting Started with Bien-Air Products

The interactive content below is taken from our “Bien-Air Advantage” course. This lesson helps you get setup with Bien-Air, if you’re using it for the first time or just would like to learn more about our systems. If you’d like to take this entire course, please register as a dental professional.

Maintaining & Sterilizing Bien-Air Products

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Learn More about Bien-Air Products

Electric Starter Package

Electric Starter Package

If you're on the fence about switching from air to electric, you should check out this incredible promotion. It has everything you need to get started in an operatory, including plug and play setup.
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MX 2 Plus Motor

MX2 + Motor

Don't let size fool you, this motor can go up to 40,000 RPMs and it only weighs 76 grams (1/16 of a lb). Of course it also has the highest torque in the industry.
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Nova High Speed Red

CA NOVA 1:5L

Uses a friction grip bur and is fitted with anti-heat ceramic push button. The Nova has the smallest head and the slimmest handle in the entire Bien-Air handpiece range.
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Nova Slow Speed Blue

CA NOVA 1:1L

Uses a latch type bur with a speed range from 100 to 40,000 RPMs. Ideal for slow speed procedures and rotary endo.
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Straight Nose Cone

PM 1:1

Utilizes a straight bur or prophy angle. Great for adjusting and trimming dentures and lab work.
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