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 | Keystone Industries | TPC Advanced Technology, Inc. | Electro Medical Systems | Electro Medical Systems | Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Company, Inc. |
| Item | Prophy Brite Air Polisher | Air Polishing System | AIR-FLOW Handy 2+ Polisher | Air-Flow Handy Perio Subgingival Prophylaxis System | Air-Flow Master Piezon |
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| Description | Requiring no installation, the Bosworth Air Polisher connects to most quick-connect couplings. It delivers a fine sodium bicarbonate and water spray | 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+ | Implant carriers are just as affected by biofilm as the teeth. AIR-FLOW handy Perio offers the unique opportunity of regular implant prophylaxis by | This unit combines two technologies in one: AIR-FLOW using the well known Original Air-Polishing Technology and the PERIO-FLOW Technology that allows |
| Warranty | Not Available | 1 year | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Connections | Quick Connect | Quick Connects | Turbine Quick Connector | Standard Turbine Couplings
| Perio-Flow System |
| Other Features | Large Variety Of Adaptors For Use With
KaVo, NSK, W7H/A-dec, BienAir, And DentalEZ Systems
Delivers 40 - 60 ml Of Water Per minute At 47 - 53 psi | 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° | 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 | 2 Original Perio-Flow Handpieces
Steribox, Stainless Steel (1/4-DIN Size)
40 PERIO-FLOW Single-Use Nozzles In A Box
1 Chamber For PERIO-FLOW
AIR-FLOW Prophylaxis System
2 Original AIR-FLOW Handpieces
Easy And Hygienic Operation With Unique 3-Touch Panel |
| Autoclavable Components | Nozzle | Handpiece | Spray Handpiece | Not Available | Steribox
Stainless Steel |
| Powder Type | Sodium Bicarbonate | Lemon Scent Polishing Powder | Air-Flow Powder Classic | 25 micron Sodium Bicarbonate | Prophylaxis Powder |
| Functions | Not Available | Polishing
Stain Removal | Polishing | Subgingival Prophylaxis And Biofilm Removal | Sub- And Aupragingival Treatments
Two Application Systems In One |
| Swivel Handpiece | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Not Available |
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