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 | KaVo Dental | KaVo Dental |
| Item | PROPHYflex™ 4 Portable Air Cleaning Device | ProphyFlex 3 Portable Air Polisher |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | The polisher removes stains and bacterial plaque and cleans enamel surfaces before fissure sealing It features better ergonomics, efficiency and | ProphyFlex 3 portable Dental Air Polisher is effective and easy to use. Simply connect the handpiece to the MULTIflex coupler, for a quick disconnect |
| Connections | Choice of KaVo or Sirona connection. | KaVo Multiflex Coupler |
| Other Features | 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. | Very Light For Unsurpassed Ergonomics
Light Weight, Closable Powder Chamber |
| Autoclavable Components | Not Available | Tip
KaVo PROPHYflex 3 |
| Powder Type | PROPHYpearls Calcium carbonate
PROPHYflex Powder sodium bicarbonate
Adjustable powder quantities | Sodium Free PROPHYpearls
Traditional Orange Sodium Bicarbonate Powder |
| Functions | 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
Cleaning |
| Swivel Handpiece | Not Available | Yes |
| Get Info | Not Available | Not Available |