A mandrel is used to

attach polishing devices to the slow-speed handpiece.
remove gross amounts of enamel.
sharpen polishing stones.
extend the bur length by 2 mm.


attach polishing devices to the slow-speed handpiece.

Rationale: attach polishing devices to the slow-speed handpiece.

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