How did high-speed turbine drills change dental treatment?

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Dentistry — dentistry The practice of dentistry involves preventing, diagnosing, and treating oral disease, as well as correcting deformities of the jaws, teeth, and oral cavity.

The introduction of high-speed turbine drills revolutionized dental procedures by significantly improving both the precision of treatment and the patient experience.

Developed from earlier water-driven models, the Borden air-turbine drill was introduced in 1957 and remains in universal use today. By reaching speeds of up to 400,000 revolutions per minute, these drills allow dentists to perform procedures with much greater accuracy and control. Furthermore, the high speed of the instrument reduces the duration and vibration of drilling, which provides greater comfort for the patient during dental treatment.1