DENTSPLY SIRONA · CATEGORY INVENTORY
Every Cavitron Handpiece and Accessory, Listed in One Place
This category page inventories the Cavitron Handpieces & Accessories listings we track, all manufactured by Dentsply Sirona. Six products appear here: a Steri-Mate handpiece in black, a Steri-Mate multipack of three, a 6.5-foot handpiece cable with swivel and flow (part 81277), a Steri-Mate Q4 accessory line, the Cavitron 300 Series handpiece in titanium alloy, and the complete Cavitron Plus Scalers Package….
Cavitron handpieces and accessories catalogued
Lowest listed price, Steri-Mate Q4 accessory line
Highest listed price, Cavitron Plus Scalers Package
ULTRASONIC SCALING SCIENCE
Why 30,000 Vibrations per Second Matter
At the center of every Cavitron handpiece is a number that does the actual work: 30 kHz. That is 30,000 tip vibrations every second – a stroke rate fast enough to break the bond between calculus and enamel while water carries the debris away. Here is what that frequency, and the housing built around it, means chairside.
30 kHz, measured at the tip
The Cavitron 300 Series handpiece operates at a fixed 30 kHz – 30,000 tip vibrations per second. That rate is high enough to fracture hardened calculus on contact, yet controlled enough that the hygienist still feels the tooth surface through the insert rather than losing it in a blur of motion.
A frequency picked for two jobs at once
Thirty kilohertz was selected as a working compromise between efficient calculus removal and patient comfort. Run much faster and the tip generates more heat and cavitation noise; run slower and you push harder against deposits. At 30 kHz, the Cavitron holds the middle where scaling actually happens.
Tuned for subgingival work and root debridement
The 30 kHz output is specifically optimized for subgingival scaling and root debridement – the narrow, tactile procedures where controlled lateral vibration matters more than raw amplitude. The tip stays predictable as it follows root anatomy below the gumline.
Titanium alloy that shrugs off the autoclave
The housing is titanium alloy, autoclavable at 270°F (132°C) and engineered to withstand thousands of standard sterilization cycles without performance degradation. Materials that tolerate that repeated thermal load without drifting are why the frequency stays where it was calibrated.
Vibration plus water, working as one system
Ultrasonic scaling is not vibration alone. The handpiece carries an integrated water line that delivers consistent lavage to the working tip, so the 30,000-strokes-per-second action is continuously flushed, cooled, and cleared of the biofilm and debris it lifts off the tooth.
Same power output years into service
Practitioners report that Cavitron handpieces keep a consistent ultrasonic power output even after years of daily use – the durability and scaling efficacy outweigh other tradeoffs for most operators. One honest caveat: the frequency itself is fixed, so you shape the clinical action at the insert, not on a dial.
TAP ONCE - THEN REST YOUR FOOT
Cavitron Accessories, Steri-Mate, Handpiece, Multipack
The Cavitron Plus Scalers Package, listed at $3,656.64, replaces the constant pedal-hold with Tap-On Technology: one tap on the wireless foot pedal activates scaling, then your foot comes off the floor while you work. It’s a direct answer to the leg and ankle fatigue that builds up over a full day of hygiene appointments. The package also adds a single-push turbo mode for up to 25% greater power when you hit…
- Tap-On Technology means a single tap activates scaling, letting you rest your foot during the procedure
- Package includes the wireless Tap-On foot pedal, a Steri-Mate sterilizable detachable handpiece, and a FitGrip Focused Spray Slimline-10S insert
- Turbo mode delivers up to 25% greater power with one push; pressing the pedal to the floor activates boost hands-free
- Finer water control on the handpiece allows more precise lavage adjustment at the preferred setting
- Extended Low Power Range, BlueZone, is tuned for improved patient comfort on sensitive areas
- Covered by a 3-year warranty and a 2-year Cavitron Care maintenance plan
From $22.49 to $3,656.64: What Cavitron Parts Actually Cost
Six verified listings, six very different budgets. A Steri-Mate accessory listing starts at $22.49 at Safco Dental, a 6.5-foot swivel handpiece cable runs $594.25 at Darby, and a complete Cavitron Plus package tops out at $3,656.64 at TDSC – roughly 162 times the entry price. Retailer pricing moves week to week, so treat these figures as a planning snapshot rather than a fixed quote.
Cavitron Steri-Mate Handpiece
Entry point for the whole lineup: assorted Steri-Mate handpiece accessories listed from $22.49, with a buy-three-get-one promotion capped at five redemptions per office.
Cavitron Accessories, Handpiece Cable w/Swivel and Flow, 6.5', 81277
Cavitron Water Filters are used in the Cavitron Ultrasonic Scalers. The A-dec Potentiometer is required for any A-dec system without a deluxe touchpad. The Foot Pedal is compatible with the Cavitron Jet Plus, Plus and
Cavitron Plus Scalers Package
Top of the price range: a full scaler package with the unit, a detachable Steri-Mate handpiece, a wireless foot pedal, one FitGrip Slimline-10S insert, and redemption forms covering three more inserts.
Cavitron Steri-mate Handpiece - Q4
Entry point for the whole lineup: assorted Steri-Mate handpiece accessories listed from $22.49, with a buy-three-get-one promotion capped at five redemptions per office.
Cavitron 300 Series Handpiece
Titanium alloy construction rated for thousands of standard autoclave cycles, and the only handpiece here carrying a published 4.7 rating across 842 reviews.
cavitron Handpieces & Accessories 300 Series Ultrasonic Scaling System Cavitron
The newest addition to the family of Cavitron Systems.
cavitron Handpieces & Accessories Plus Ultrasonic Scaler with Tap-On Technology Cavitron
A powerful scaler designed for better performance.
cavitron Handpieces & Accessories Jet Plus Ultrasonic Scaler and Air Polishing Prophylaxis System with Tap-On Technology Cavitron
An advanced scaling system with tap-on technology for seamless operation.
cavitron Handpieces & Accessories Ultrasonic Inserts Cavitron
High-quality ultrasonic inserts for precise scaling.
PART SELECTION
Which Part Fits Your Cavitron Setup?
Handpieces, cables, and multipacks all thread onto the same Cavitron unit, but they solve very different problems. Matching the part to the actual failure point saves a reorder and keeps the operatory running.
Handpiece or Cable
If inserts still seat firmly and water flows at the tip, the handpiece is usually fine and the cable assembly is the part to replace. Reserve a new handpiece for loss of insert retention or a damaged body.
Cable Reach
The 81277 cable measures 6.5 feet. Measure the distance from your Cavitron unit to the farthest position you scale from, then add slack for the swivel arc so the cable never pulls during a stroke.
Swivel Rotation
The Steri-Mate handpiece cable swivel allows 300° rotation, which cuts cable drag at the wrist and keeps the line from sweeping instruments across the tray during posterior access.
Sterilization Method
Steri-Mate handpieces accept autoclave, dry heat, rapid hot air, and chemiclave cycles. Match the part to your sterilizer rather than changing your infection-control protocol to fit the part.
Pack Quantity
Multipack handpieces ship three per package under manufacturer part number 78703, which suits multi-operator practices that rotate handpieces through sterilization between patients.
Return Status
The 81277 handpiece cable is listed as Not Returnable. Verify part number, cable length, and your unit’s connector style with the retailer before the order goes through, since it cannot come back.
MANUFACTURER LINEAGE
Made by Dentsply Sirona, Proven in the Operatory
Every handpiece, cable, and accessory in this category traces back to Dentsply Sirona Preventive – the manufacturer behind the Cavitron name since ultrasonic scaling moved from specialty tool to everyday hygiene standard. The identifiers printed on the box match what your practice manager orders: Mfr Part # 78703, Item Number 635-0950. That traceability is why practices still running Cavitron Plus, Select, and…
Average rating across rated Cavitron handpieces
4.7
Verified reviews on the 300 Series handpiece listing
842
Rotation from the Steri-Mate cable swivel design
300
Warranty included with Cavitron scaler units
3
4.7 Stars, 842 Reviews - and One Complaint Worth Weighing
Across 842 reviews, hygienists describe the 300 Series as the default handpiece in most hygiene operatories – durability and scaling efficacy outweighing ergonomic complaints for the large majority. Practitioners repeatedly note that ultrasonic power output stays consistent even after years of daily use, and the titanium alloy housing is rated to survive thousands of standard autoclave cycles at 270°F (132°C)…
Pros
- Scaling power stays consistent after years of daily operatory use
- Titanium alloy housing rated for thousands of autoclave cycles at 270°F (132°C)
- Detachable Steri-Mate handpiece separates from the unit for sterilization
- 300° cable swivel reduces drag during posterior and subgingival work
- Lightweight titanium construction still trims fatigue versus older Cavitron housings
Cons
- Handpiece feels heavier than comparable piezoelectric models
- Wrist discomfort reported during long or back-to-back procedures
- Added mass is most noticeable in extended full-arch debridements
Bottom Line
Buy the 300 Series if your practice does back-to-back full-mouth debridements and values output that doesn’t fade; schedule hand breaks or rotate operators if your team is sensitive to handpiece weight.
Will It Fit, Return, and Sterilize?
Before you commit an operatory to a handpiece, cable, or consumable, three questions usually decide it: does it mate with the unit you already run, can you send it back if it doesn’t, and does it clear your sterilization protocol. Here are the answers we hear most often.
- Which Cavitron units do the water
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- What is the return policy on repla
The Cavitron water filters are built for use in Cavitron ultrasonic scalers, and the foot pedal is compatible with the Cavitron Jet Plus, Cavitron Plus, and Prophy Jet. If your operatory runs one of those three units, the pedal and filter are direct fits rather than adapters or near-matches.
The Cavitron Accessories Steri-Mate Handpiece Multipack ships 3 per package (mfr. part #78703, item 635-0950), so a single order covers a chair for several rotation cycles instead of one. The snap-fit design and smooth ergonomic grip stay consistent across all three in the pack.
Yes – the multipack handpieces are rated for autoclave, dry heat rapid hot air, and chemiclave sterilization, so most offices can run them on whatever cycle they already use. The Steri-Mate handpiece itself is detachable for autoclaving between patients to support infection control.
The Cavitron 300 Series handpiece is autoclavable at 270°F (132°C) and is engineered to hold up across thousands of standard autoclave cycles without performance loss. Its titanium alloy housing is what makes that repeat-cycle durability possible in a lightweight body.
Return rules vary by item and by seller, and they are not uniform across the category – the 6.5′ handpiece cable with swivel and flow (part 81277) is listed as not returnable. Check the return terms on the product page before ordering, since opened sterilizable accessories are generally treated differently than unopened parts.
Start with the o-rings: if your Cavitron is leaking, inspecting and replacing the o-rings usually solves it without discarding the whole handpiece. On the insert side, plan on roughly annual replacement, though a hygienist seeing eight patients a day will wear tips past that recommendation, so inspect them more often.