Why Are Airotors Damaging So Fast? Let’s Talk Metal Crowns & the Right Way Forward

Why Are Airotors Damaging So Fast? Let’s Talk Metal Crowns & the Right Way Forward

A common frustration among dentists today is the frequent damage or wear-out of airotors, even when they’re relatively new or from reputed brands. The problem becomes especially noticeable when used for cutting metal crowns or bridges. So what’s going wrong? Let’s dig deeper.

The Real Issue: Misuse, Not Manufacturing

Most high-speed airotors are precision instruments designed primarily for enamel, dentin, and restorative materials — not hard metals like PFM or zirconia crowns. Using them to cut through metal can result in:

Overheating of bearings, Imbalance in turbine rotation, Chipping of internal rotor blades, Rapid wear-out of head and chuck systems

Metal Cutting Needs Specialized Tools

Attempting to cut metal crowns with airotors is like using a surgical scalpel to cut through sheet metal — not what it’s built for.

Instead, dentists should:

 Use slow-speed handpieces with carbide burs or metal-cutting discs,  Reserve airotors and diamond burs strictly for enamel, composite, and ceramics,  Educate clinic assistants on proper cleaning & sterilisation to prolong lifespan

Protect Your Investment

Airotors are not just tools — they’re investments in precision, time, and patient comfort. When used properly:

They deliver smooth, vibration-free cutting, Ensure longevity of both the instrument and burs, Offer safer and quieter patient experiences

BRIXO's Recommendation

At BRIXO, we believe in responsible usage and education. Our BRIXO Dental Diamond Burs are made for clinical excellence, but even the best burs or handpieces cannot withstand misuse. Our engineers advise:

Use BRIXO airotors for enamel, dentin, composite,  Never cut metal with high-speed handpieces,  Train junior dentists and assistants on bur selection and airotor protection.

 Final Thought - Don’t blame the tool when it’s a usage mismatch. Choose the right instrument for the right task and you’ll experience why more than 1000 dentists trust BRIXO to deliver precision and performance — day in, day out.

BRIXO Dental Diamond Burs & Airotors - Built for Performance. Backed by Trust.