Electrical Dental Handpiece Burn

The FDA alerted dental health professionals on December 12, 2007, about the risks associated with poorly maintained electrical dental handpieces, including third degree burns. This problem is not limited to dentistry, either. Rotary surgical handpieces have been linked to third degree burns in patients as well, and health care professionals were notified in July 2003.

When dental devices are not maintained, they can build up heat at the head of the handpiece attachment, which results in patient burns. Some burns are so severe that they require plastic surgery to correct the injury. Because patients are often anesthetized, the patient will not notice the injury until after significant tissue damage has occurred, and the injury usually occurs unbeknownst to the dentist.

The handpieces are used to cut tooth and bone and extract teeth. However, the handpieces can overheat during any type of procedure. Dental professionals are advised to vigilantly maintain handpieces according to instructions, to have routine service conducted, and to train personnel to properly clean and maintain the equipment.

Also, the FDA advises dentists to visually inspect each piece of equipment before use and to immediately repair or discard any equipment that appears worn or defective. If you have been injured by a dental handpiece, contact a personal injury attorney immediately.

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Electrical Dental Handpiece Burn The FDA alerted dental health professionals on December 12, 2007, about the risks associated with poorly maintained electrical dental handpieces, including third degree burns. This problem is not limited to dentistry, either. Rotary surgical handpieces have been linked to third degree burns in patients as well, and health care professionals were notified in July 2003. When dental devices are not maintained, they can build up heat at the head of the handpiece attachment, which results in patient burns. Some burns are so severe that they require plastic surgery to correct the injury. Because patients are often anesthetized, the patient will not notice the injury until after significant tissue damage has occurred, and the injury usually occurs unbeknownst to the dentist. The handpieces are used to cut tooth and bone and extract teeth. However, the handpieces can overheat during any type of procedure. Dental professionals are advised to vigilantly maintain handpieces according to instructions, to have routine service conducted, and to train personnel to properly clean and maintain the equipment. Also, the FDA advises dentists to visually inspect each piece of equipment before use and to immediately repair or discard any equipment that appears worn or defective. If you have been injured by a dental handpiece, contact a personal injury attorney immediately.