Are you considering conversion from air turbine to electric handpieces? |
646 total votes |
|
17% |
I have already made the change |
|
7% |
I will in the next 6 months |
|
9% |
I will in the next year |
|
26% |
I may consider a change in the next 2-5 years |
|
27% |
I do not see significant advantage to make the switch to electric |
|
15% |
I use both air turbine and electric handpieces |
|
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What brand do you currently use? |
497 total votes |
|
32% |
KaVo |
|
15% |
Star |
|
19% |
Midwest |
|
8% |
NSK |
|
9% |
Bien-Aire |
|
6% |
A-dec |
|
11% |
other |
|
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What was your primary reason for purchasing your current handpieces? |
489 total votes |
|
9% |
price |
|
18% |
design |
|
44% |
brand reputation |
|
8% |
supplier recommendation |
|
11% |
recommendation from colleague |
|
2% |
quick disconnect |
|
5% |
small head |
|
4% |
fiber optic system |
|
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What was your secondary reason for purchasing your current handpieces? |
478 total votes |
|
21% |
price |
|
17% |
design |
|
22% |
brand reputation |
|
10% |
supplier recommendation |
|
10% |
recommendation from colleague |
|
7% |
quick disconnect |
|
4% |
small head |
|
10% |
fiber optic system |
|
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How long does your average high-speed handpiece last? |
488 total votes |
|
20% |
0 - 2 years |
|
47% |
3 - 5 years |
|
22% |
6 - 8 years |
|
11% |
9 - 11 years |
|
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How do you service your handpiece? |
493 total votes |
|
22% |
manufacturer |
|
24% |
authorized dealer |
|
28% |
local repair service |
|
14% |
in-office - using genuine turbines |
|
12% |
in-office - using generic parts/turbines |
|
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How often do you need to repair your high-speed handpiece? |
483 total votes |
|
13% |
0-6 months |
|
45% |
7-12 months |
|
24% |
13-18 months |
|
10% |
19-24 months |
|
8% |
Greater than every 2 years |
|
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What type of handpiece do you use for endo? |
495 total votes |
|
55% |
Electric |
|
31% |
Air driven |
|
15% |
None |
|
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