Do you charge a premium price for Pivot NL Contra disposable prophy angles?

While most DPA brands typically charge 10% more for the contra style disposable prophy angles, we charge the same price for both our right angle and contra angle Pivot NL. This means you can chose the prophy angle that fits you best without paying more. This also makes it easier to purchase and save on […]

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Why does the Pivot NL (Non-Latex) disposable prophy angle cup feel softer and more pliable than other latex-free disposable prophy angles?

Pivot NL DPAs are made using compression molding, a process that involves taking firm strips of natural rubber and extracting the latex protein. This process allows Pivot’s latex-free cup to maintain the handling characteristics of natural rubber. Pivot NL cups are designed to be softer, more elastic and with improved concentricity allowing them to spin […]

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What speed (rpm’s) is recommended for a prophy procedure using Pivot disposable prophy angles?

While Pivot disposable prophy angles will run smoothly on any 5,000 rpm handpiece, for optimum performance we recommend running it between 1,500 and 3,000 rpms for dental prophylaxis. This speed also reduces paste splatter and heat due to friction making it a more pleasant experience for your patient.

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Why does the PIVOT NL disposable prophy angle cup feel softer and more pliable than other latex-free disposable prophy angles?

PIVOT NL (Non-Latex) disposable prophy angle cups are made using compression molding, a process that involves taking firm strips of natural rubber and extracting the latex protein. This process allows PIVOT NL’S latex-free cup to maintain the handling characteristics of natural rubber. Pivot NL cups are designed to be softer, more elastic and with improved […]

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Will Pivot disposable prophy angles fit a Midwest Tru-Torque®

Yes, Pivot disposable prophy angles will fit the old Midwest-Tru-Torque which was last manufactured in the mid 70’s and eventually replaced by the popular Midwest® Shorty®.

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Do Pivot disposable prophy angles fit today’s dental hygiene style motors with built-in, non- removable straight attachment/noses like the Midwes®t RDH®?

Pivot disposable prophy angles fit and perform well on all of today’s lightweight, low-speed, hygiene handpieces. This includes the more popular brands like the Midwest RDH, DentalEZ Prophy Star® III, Denticator ProphyPal® as well as many of the cordless electric handpieces on the market.

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What low speed handpieces does the PIVOT disposable prophy angle fit?

Pivot is designed to fit all low-speed, doriot style (straight nose cone) style handpieces that use shaft driven prophy angle connections. You can be confident that Pivot disposable prophy angles will perform well with almost all of the low speed handpieces currently used in U.S. today

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