Jetpolisher 2000

The Jetpolisher 2000 is an air polishing unit for use in the orthodontic office and general dental practice. It is used routinely for plaque and stain removal and for every situation when enamel is cleaned, such as prior to bonding procedures. The Jetpolisher 2000 incorporates the unique HST™ Homogeneous Stream Technology Polishing system. In this system, the air, water and powder are mixed homogeneously prior to emission from the nozzle. Softening of the surface of the abrasive particles begins within the spray head producing a gentler yet efficient cleaning action. Only 35 psi of air pressure is needed, providing a gentler and safer procedure. The homogenous stream technology eliminates the build-up of anhydrous sodium bicarbonate that occurs at the nozzle orifice, that results in the nozzle clogging, seen so frequently, in other units.

Applications include:

• Prior to bracket placement: Airpolishing is the method of choice for cleaning the enamel prior to bracket placement. It has been shown to cause less damage to the enamel surface than the pumice and rubber cup technique. Sodium Bicarbonate is soluble and easily and completely washed away.
• Cleaning around fixed appliances: Rapid and simple plaque and debris removal allows the orthodontist to work in a clean esthetic field. The Jetpolisher 2000 is an invaluable aid in the prevention of enamel decalcification around orthodontic appliances.
• Stain removal after debanding: The Jetpolisher 2000 makes light work of clean up following debanding procedures. A few minutes with the Jetpolisher 2000 will remove all the residual stain.
• General use: Air polishing has been compared to scaling and rubber-cup polishing for efficiency and effectiveness of stain and plaque removal. The literature overwhelmingly supports the use of the air polisher as an efficient and effective means of removing extrinsic stain and plaque from tooth surfaces. Air polishing requires less time than traditional polishing methods and removes stain three times as fast as scaling with comers. In addition, less fatigue to the operator has been mentioned as an important benefit of air polishing.