Woodpecker
Woodpecker Surgic Touch 3rd Generation ultrasonic piezoelectric bone surgery system
Low stock (10 units)Regular price LE 174,420.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
Woodpecker
Woodpecker UltraSurgery 1st Generation piezoelectric surgical unit
Low stock (10 units)Regular price LE 82,080.00 EGPUnit price /Unavailable
How to Choose the Right Dental Surgical Motor for Your Practice
- Torque and Speed Range — implant motors need a 5–80 Ncm torque range with speeds from around 100 rpm (osteotomy) up to 40,000 rpm (contra-angle finishing); insufficient torque control increases the risk of bone overheating during drilling.
- Piezoelectric vs Conventional Rotary — piezoelectric units such as the Woodpecker Surgic Touch and UltraSurgery selectively cut mineralized bone at 28–36 kHz ultrasonic frequency while sparing nerves, vessels, and soft tissue, which matters for sinus lift and nerve-adjacent osteotomy; conventional rotary motors like the Eighteeth MotorSurg prepare bulk osteotomy sites faster but carry higher soft-tissue injury risk if the bur slips.
- Irrigation System — internal or external saline irrigation at 20–60 ml/min prevents thermal bone necrosis, which occurs at sustained temperatures above 47°C; confirm the pump flow rate is adjustable for different drill diameters.
- Programmable Memory Profiles — motors with 10 or more programmable profiles let a clinic pre-set torque and speed per implant system protocol (e.g., different Straumann and Nobel Biocare sequences), reducing chairside setup errors.
- Handpiece Compatibility and Reduction Ratio — most surgical handpieces use a 20:1 reduction; confirm the attachment is autoclavable at 134°C and compatible with the motor connector.
- Footswitch and Sterility — a sealed, wipeable or autoclavable foot pedal maintains asepsis throughout the surgical procedure.
Surgical Motor Types at a Glance
| Motor Type | Mechanism | Torque Range | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piezoelectric surgical unit | Ultrasonic micro-vibration | Power % control | Sinus lift, ridge splitting, nerve-adjacent osteotomy |
| Electric implant motor | Brushless rotary | 5–80 Ncm | Implant site drilling and placement |
| Combined rotary + piezo system | Both | Both | Full-scope implant and oral surgery |
Availability & Delivery in Egypt
Surgical motors at MedSTA range from approximately EGP 68,000 for an electric implant motor to EGP 174,420 for a piezoelectric bone surgery system. As capital equipment, orders across Egypt typically include delivery coordination and setup guidance; standard delivery to Cairo and Giza runs 1–2 business days, with 2–4 business days for other governorates.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dental Surgical Motors
What is the difference between a piezoelectric surgical motor and a conventional rotary surgical motor?
What is the difference between a piezoelectric surgical motor and a conventional rotary surgical motor?
A piezoelectric motor drives the tip through ultrasonic micro-vibration at 28–36 kHz, which selectively cuts mineralized bone while sparing soft tissue, nerves, and blood vessels — useful near the inferior alveolar nerve or maxillary sinus membrane. A conventional rotary motor spins a bur continuously and prepares osteotomy sites faster but carries greater soft-tissue risk if control is lost.
What torque setting should I use for implant osteotomy in typical Egyptian patients?
What torque setting should I use for implant osteotomy in typical Egyptian patients?
Most Egyptian patients present Type II or III bone density, which generally calls for 35–45 Ncm final seating torque for standard implants. Denser Type I bone (more common in the posterior mandible) may need lower drilling speed and higher torque tolerance to avoid overheating.
Why is irrigation flow rate important during implant drilling?
Why is irrigation flow rate important during implant drilling?
Bone tissue undergoes necrosis when sustained above 47°C for about one minute. Adequate saline irrigation at 20–60 ml/min dissipates frictional heat generated by the drill, protecting osseointegration potential at the osteotomy site.
Can the same surgical motor be used for both implant placement and general oral surgery?
Can the same surgical motor be used for both implant placement and general oral surgery?
Yes, provided the unit offers a wide torque and speed range with compatible handpiece attachments. Many practices program separate memory profiles — one for implant drilling sequences and another for general bone recontouring or extraction-related surgery.
Does MedSTA provide installation and training support for surgical motors purchased in Egypt?
Does MedSTA provide installation and training support for surgical motors purchased in Egypt?
MedSTA delivers surgical motor units across Egypt and can coordinate setup guidance for capital equipment purchases; contact MedSTA directly to confirm training and warranty terms for the specific model ordered.