All About The Optima
Below are multiple, interactive resources that highlight the full functionality of the OptimaINT. You can use the table of contents below to jump to a specific item, or you can scroll through. If you have any questions, or run into any issues, email [email protected]
• Overview • How to Use • Attachments • Speed Suggestions •Â
Overview Video
Meet the Optima INT
In this short video, you’ll learn about all of the unique characteristics of the Optima INT.
How to Use
Cursor
• The black box is your cursor.
• When the black box is over text (like Highspeed), you can use the "Ok" button to select, or the left and right arrow to adjust.
REV = Reverse
• You can manually set reverse
• Safety Feature: Auto-reverse function in ENDO (when max torque is met)
SETUP
• Lots of great settings to adjust including light intensity, language, sound, and more!
• NOTE: This feature may be disabled for students.
SAVE
• Whenever you make a change in SETUP, press the SAVE button to make the change permanent.
ESC = Back
• This is your "Back" button, it will take you back to the previous screen
OK = SELECT
• Press this button to select what you want to adjust. Once you press it, you can use the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrows to adjust the settings.
The Attachments
Meet the Team
In this short video, you’ll learn about all three of the most common attachments that you’ll likely use, from Bien-Air.
Speed Suggestions
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 RPM
s @ 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 RPM
s @ 100% Torque
Porcelain Adjustment
- 125,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque
Final Crown & Bridge Prep Finishing and/or Bevels + MarginsÂ
- 140,000 RPMs @ 100% Torque
Cavity Prep Finishing Bevels + MarginÂ
- 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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