Fiber Optic Handpiece Illumination Systems

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to give readers an understanding of available options of dental handpiece lighting systems and the advantages and disadvantages of these options. Criteria and given for selection of acceptable systems. Nine different lighting systems are reviewed and compared. These evaluations were performed by the Dental Investigation Service at the USAF school of Aerospace Medicine.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA207749

Entities

People

  • Curtis D. Weyrauch

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Pressure
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Connectors
  • Contractors
  • Couplings
  • Governments
  • Hose Couplings
  • Illumination
  • Intensity
  • Light Sources
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Swarm Micro Periodontal Dentistry.
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space