Syntek Dental Handpiece Lubricant
100% Synthetic • Made in the USA • Certified Food Grade • One-Step Formula
The Next Generation of Dental Handpiece Lubrication
Syntek: The Next Generation of Dental Handpiece Lubrication
100% Synthetic • Made in the USA • Certified Food Grade • One-Step Formula
Engineered for Dental Excellence
Syntek is a 100% full synthetic lubricating oil engineered in the USA specifically for dental instruments. Unlike most lubricants on the market—many of which are based on refined mineral oils—Syntek is formulated from pure synthetic base stocks (Group IV PAOs) to deliver unmatched performance, protection, and reliability.
Syntek is compatible with all types of dental instruments, including:
- High-speed, low-speed, and electric handpieces
- Hygiene handpieces and attachments
- Nosecones and contra angles
Certified USDA Food Grade, Syntek ensures safe and hygienic use in every dental environment.
Why Choose Syntek Over Mineral Oil Lubricants?
1. Superior Protection and Film Strength
Syntek’s engineered molecular structure provides a stronger, more stable lubricating film. This reduces friction and wear on bearings and gears—significantly extending instrument life.
2. Autoclave Stability
- Syntek remains chemically stable through repeated sterilization cycles.
- No breakdown or gelling
- No varnish or residue buildup
- Does not absorb water
3. One-Step Maintenance
Syntek is applied before sterilization, cleaning and lubricating in one step. There’s no need for post-autoclave lubrication, which can reintroduce contaminants to sterilized instruments.
4. Proven and Certified Performance
Tested by a leading bearing manufacturer, Syntek has passed wear, free-running RPM, and sterilization performance protocols. Certified USDA Food Grade, it meets the highest standards for safety and cleanliness.
5. Clean Chemistry
Derived from pure ethylene gas, Syntek contains none of the impurities found in mineral oils—such as sulfur, nitrogen compounds, salts, carbon residues, or asphalts—that can damage precision components.
Syntek vs. Mineral Oil Lubricants
| Feature / Property | Syntek (Full Synthetic) | Mineral Oil-Based Lubricants |
|---|---|---|
| Base Composition | ✅ Pure synthetic PAO (Group IV) derived from ethylene gas | ❌ Refined petroleum oil |
| Film Strength | ✅ High and consistent – superior wear protection | ❌ Variable – weaker under load |
| Autoclave Stability | ✅ Chemically stable; no breakdown or residue | ❌ Breaks down; forms varnish and gels |
| Water Absorption | ✅ Hydrophobic (does not absorb water) | ❌ Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture) |
| Residue / Carbon Formation | ✅ None | ❌ Leaves carbon and varnish deposits |
| Consistency of Molecules | ✅ Uniform molecular chains | ❌ Mixed short- and long-chain molecules |
| Post-Sterilization Lubrication | ✅ Not required | ❌ Required to prevent damage |
| Contaminants | ✅ None (chemically pure) | ❌ May contain sulfur salts metals etc. |
| Certified Food Grade | ✅ Yes | ❌ Rarely |
| Overall Performance | ✅ Superior cleaning protection and longevity | ❌ Inconsistent performance and buildup risk |
Professional Application
Available in both precision dropper bottles and aerosol form with handpiece-specific adapters, Syntek makes proper handpiece maintenance fast, easy, and virtually foolproof.
In Summary
“Just as distilled water is pure water derived from gas, full synthetic Group IV base oils are pure oils derived from gas.” — Mobil 1 Technical Reference
Syntek’s 100% synthetic formula represents a technological leap beyond conventional mineral oils—offering dental professionals the highest level of performance, protection, and reliability.
Refined mineral oils contain unstable sulfur and nitrogen compounds, salts, trace metals, carbon residues, and asphalts. During repeated autoclave cycles, these contaminants can deposit on bearings, races, and chucking mechanisms, leading to buildup and reduced performance.
Mineral oil’s inconsistent mixture of long and short hydrocarbon chains allows short-chain molecules to evaporate and unstable molecules to oxidize and break down—resulting in varnish and gel formation that degrades handpiece performance.
Full synthetics are precisely engineered with consistent, long molecular chains, providing superior chemical stability and film strength. Syntek’s pure formulation contains none of the contaminants found in mineral oils—ensuring cleaner operation, longer bearing life, and consistently reliable performance.