dentsplyMidwest handpieces have long been considered the workhorses of the American dentist. Experienced dentists appreciate the consistent torque delivered by the ever present Midwest Quiet Air highspeed handpiece, unchanged for many years. The Midwest Shorty (modern version of the Tru-torq) is the only turbine/drive ring powered slowspeed handpiece, and delivers more torque than any slowspeed we know of. If versatility is what you seek, then look no further, but be prepared for sticker shock, new ones will set you back $800. They can be found on Ebay for much less.
MIDWEST TRADITION "PUSH BUTTON" F O HANDPIECE DENTAL

MIDWEST TRADITION "PUSH BUTTON" F O HANDPIECE  DENTAL

Price: $175.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 4h 49m
Midwest Straight Attachment

Midwest Straight Attachment

Price: $75.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 52m
Midwest Contra Angle Sheath

Midwest Contra Angle Sheath

Price: $75.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 53m
Midwest Contra Angle Sheath

Midwest Contra Angle Sheath

Price: $75.00 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 2h 56m
MIDWEST TRADITION 5-HOLE P B Dental Handpiece USA

MIDWEST TRADITION 5-HOLE  P B  Dental Handpiece USA

Price: $51.01 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 6h 23m
MIDWEST RDH SLOWSPEED "PROPHY" HANDPIECE DENTAL

MIDWEST RDH SLOWSPEED "PROPHY" HANDPIECE  DENTAL

Price: $51.00 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 4d 4h 54m
Midwest Tradition Fiber Optic Handpiece w Lever Chuck

Midwest Tradition Fiber Optic Handpiece w  Lever Chuck

Price: $41.00 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 54m
Midwest Quiet Air Fiber Optic Handpiece w bur chuck

Midwest Quiet Air Fiber Optic Handpiece w  bur chuck

Price: $41.00 (2 Bids)
Time Left: 3h 59m
Midwest Handpiece Maintenance Kit- LUBRICANT CLEANER

Midwest Handpiece Maintenance Kit- LUBRICANT CLEANER

Price: $34.99 (1 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 23h 38m
MIDWEST STYLUS Dental Handpiece USA

MIDWEST STYLUS  Dental Handpiece USA

Price: $28.00 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 6h 41m
MIDWEST STYLUS 360S Dental Handpiece USA

MIDWEST STYLUS 360S  Dental Handpiece USA

Price: $27.00 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 6h 42m
MIDWEST FRICTION GRIP & SHEATH Dental Handpiece USA

MIDWEST FRICTION GRIP & SHEATH Dental Handpiece USA

Price: $26.00 (3 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 6h 37m

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The Midwest Tradition highspeed handpiece has a standard size head (smaller than the Quiet Air) but still retains the torque Midwest is famous for.  If you are willing to tweak the air pressure up just a bit (45 psig), the Tradition will cut like a chainsaw through pine. 

Note:  (psi) is short for pounds per square inch. The (g) is for gage, meaning pressure read on a gage not subject to the 14.7 psi we all get from the atmosphere. Some gages have (kPa) which is kilo Pascals. An easy conversion would be 1 psi = 7 kPa. Also worth noting, pressure will be a little less at the handpiece than at the control unit. Pressure drops about .5 psig for dentsplyevery foot of hose between unit and handpiece connector. 

Remember, higher pressures may result in more frequent turbine replacements.