An autoclave is a machine that uses steam under pressure to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores on items that are placed inside a pressure vessel. The items are...

Operates at high speeds, typically between 180,000 to 400,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). Uses air-driven (turbine) or electric motors. Air-driven handpieces are more common, but electric variants offer more torque.

Removes dental calculi, staining and bacterial specs. Runs much cooler than conventional magnetostrictive type scalers.