Dental Air Polishing Unit; Used as a Substitute to Curettes, Scalers, or Abrasive Pastes to Remove Stains

(MENAFN- Coherent Market Insights) A dental air polishing unit involves the use of water, compressed air, and glycine (or sodium bicarbonate) powder to disrupt oral biofilm and remove stain from tooth surfaces. Air polishing is a very efficient and effective way of removing worst stains from teeth, such as those caused by coffee, tea, and red wine. Tooth polishing is a painless dental procedure, and also removes bacteria from the surface of the teeth. A dental air polishing unit also removes unwanted plaque and biofilm, to create healthy gums. Air polishing is gentler than traditional teeth cleaning procedures. The fine jet stream can reach in between teeth and below the gum line to provide an effective clean without the intrusion of instruments to sensitive areas.

Air polishing is a popular method of cleaning in dentistry. Air polishing is the replacement of conventional brush techniques, which can be very harmful due to abrasive scrubbing actions. A dental air polishing unit removes stain on tooth surfaces and abrade intact dental biofilms. Each manufacturer recommends that patients adhere to recommended usage instructions for the product, and millions of dental patients continue to be treated with this product each year without incident.

New dental air polishing units are used for removing stains, pigmentation, biofilm, and tartar from the teeth. The most significant advantage of air polishing unit over conventional rubber-cup polishing is it drastically reduces operator's fatigue' while polishing.
The dentist can now spend more quality time to some other important dental work or visit other patients. The dental work can now be accomplished much faster than before. In fact, one can get a professional looking smile in just few minutes instead of hours. Dental air polishing unit uses a compressor which functions like that of the air cleaner. Compressor applies air pressure by turning the compressor fan into rotating shaft and apply it to the teeth (through tiny nozzles). It cleans the teeth and gums thoroughly. Once done, clean water flows out from the side of the mouth and grinds the polisher along the surface of teeth.


Although most dental air polishing unit do not contain any harmful chemicals, still some can cause damage to teeth if they are not properly cleaned and maintained. Dental professionals are aware of the harmful effects associated with inorganic, abrasive substances, such as inorganic powder cleaners. This is why most dentists and dental hygienists no longer accept tooth-colored inorganic materials in their offices. As an alternative, they use tooth-whitening or bleaching products that utilize abrasive powders and liquids. Air polishers are often used to enhance the cosmetic appearance of teeth by removing surface stains and restoring whiter and more brilliant smile. However, the abrasive agents can harm the patient's gums and lips.

Cleaning agents are used in dental air polishing units to remove plaque and bacteria. Using this cleaning agent helps to remove old stains and discolorations from the teeth. A wide variety of cleaning agents are available in the market. Some are very effective in removing old stains, while others can help whiten teeth. Dental air polishing units are very easy to operate, they do not require much effort on the part of the users. It is one of the most preferred dental care products used by people across the world. In the coming years, dental air polishing units are expected to experience some exciting and new innovations that will further enhance their performance and make them even more user-friendly.

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