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 | Mectron | KaVo Dental | KaVo Dental | TPC Advanced Technology, Inc. | Electro Medical Systems |
| Item | Combi Prophylaxis Unit | ProphyFlex 3 Portable Air Polisher | PROPHYflex™ 4 Portable Air Cleaning Device | Air Polishing System | AIR-FLOW Handy 2+ Polisher |
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| Description | The new multi-talented prophylaxis unit offers several treatment options, including a perio function. | 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 | Carefully designed length, angle and curve of nozzle for applications to both anterior and posterior teeth. Allows for accurate direction of the power | 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+ |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not Available | Not Available | 1 year | Not Available |
| Connections | Air And Water | KaVo Multiflex Coupler | Choice of KaVo or Sirona connection. | Quick Connects | Turbine Quick Connector |
| Other Features | Perio Function | 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. | Notched Grip
Connects To Handpiece Tubing
No Extra Foot Control Needed
No External Air Or Water Needed | 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° |
| Autoclavable Components | Spray Head | Tip
KaVo PROPHYflex 3 | Not Available | Handpiece | Spray Handpiece |
| Powder Type | Glycine
Mectron Prophylaxis Powder | Sodium Free PROPHYpearls
Traditional Orange Sodium Bicarbonate Powder | PROPHYpearls Calcium carbonate
PROPHYflex Powder sodium bicarbonate
Adjustable powder quantities | Lemon Scent Polishing Powder | Air-Flow Powder Classic |
| Functions | Internal Water Heater
Easy Powder Fill | 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
Stain Removal | Polishing |
| Swivel Handpiece | Not Available | Yes | Not Available | No | Yes |
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