The prophy appointment remains at the heart of the routine dental visit and many practices have added Dental Air Polishers or Air Prophylaxis Machines to their procedures. These systems use high-pressure air to propel special powders at a patient’s teeth. The abrasion action of the powder provides a high quality polish. When selecting a dental air polisher it is important to understand the types of powders that are compatible. It also is important to be properly trained on air polishing, to have the proper safety and personal protection equipment in the practice, and to select patients who are good candidates for air polishing before beginning treatment.
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| Company | TPC Advanced Technology, Inc. | KaVo Dental | KaVo Dental | Electro Medical Systems | Electro Medical Systems |
| Item | Air Polishing System | ProphyFlex 3 Portable Air Polisher | PROPHYflex™ 4 Portable Air Cleaning Device | AIR-FLOW Handy 2+ Polisher | Air-Flow Handy Perio Subgingival Prophylaxis System |
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| Description | Carefully designed length, angle and curve of nozzle for applications to both anterior and posterior teeth. Allows for accurate direction of the power | ProphyFlex 3 portable Dental Air Polisher is effective and easy to use. Simply connect the handpiece to the MULTIflex coupler, for a quick disconnect | The polisher removes stains and bacterial plaque and cleans enamel surfaces before fissure sealing It features better ergonomics, efficiency and | The AIR-FLOW handy 2+ is the most advanced handy. It works with all AIR-FLOW Powder Classic, a specially treated sodium bicarbonate. AIR-FLOW handy 2+ | Implant carriers are just as affected by biofilm as the teeth. AIR-FLOW handy Perio offers the unique opportunity of regular implant prophylaxis by |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Connections | Quick Connects | KaVo Multiflex Coupler | Choice of KaVo or Sirona connection. | Turbine Quick Connector | Standard Turbine Couplings
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| Other Features | Notched Grip
Connects To Handpiece Tubing
No Extra Foot Control Needed
No External Air Or Water Needed | Very Light For Unsurpassed Ergonomics
Light Weight, Closable Powder Chamber | An adjustable handpiece and an optional Perio Kit delivers optimized pressure for subgingival treatment and precision in pocket areas. Well suited for cleaning bridges, implants and crowns. | Designer Handpiece
Free-Flow Technology - More Reliable For Prophylaxis
Good Ergonomic
Good Balance
Large Powder Chamber Capacity - 23 GR
Nozzle Design For Improved Visibility 90° And 120° | Single-Use, Unique Connection Perio-Flow Nozzle
Portable
Short Treatment Time (5 seconds Per Pocket Required)
Water Pressure Required: 0.7 - 1.5 BAR
Air Pressure Required: 3 - 4 BAR |
| Autoclavable Components | Handpiece | Tip
KaVo PROPHYflex 3 | Not Available | Spray Handpiece | Not Available |
| Powder Type | Lemon Scent Polishing Powder | Sodium Free PROPHYpearls
Traditional Orange Sodium Bicarbonate Powder | PROPHYpearls Calcium carbonate
PROPHYflex Powder sodium bicarbonate
Adjustable powder quantities | Air-Flow Powder Classic | 25 micron Sodium Bicarbonate |
| Functions | Polishing
Stain Removal | Polishing
Cleaning | The device features three adjustable pressure settings for easy supragingival cleaning and more control over cleaning performance. The narrow shape of the cannula and minimized mist formation enable enhanced visibility, less mess, and better preservation of the tooth structure. | Polishing | Subgingival Prophylaxis And Biofilm Removal |
| Swivel Handpiece | No | Yes | Not Available | Yes | Yes |
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