The use of air and an abrasive (usually tiny particles of aluminum oxide air-blasted in a stream of air) to remove tooth structure, such as decayed debris and ruined enamel of cavities. This is a relatively new technology in dentistry that often avoids the need for anesthetic with smaller fillings
If your teeth are slightly discoloured your dentist may be able to remove stains within the top surface (enamel) of the tooth, with air abrasion. The procedure is a little like 'scuffing' the enamel but no long term damage is done as the area re-mineralises very quickly. This is a simple approach and can give a dramatic change.
The use of air and an abrasive (usually tiny particles of sodium bicarbonate or aluminium oxide) blasted in a stream of water to remove tooth structure or surface staining depending upon the particulate stream used.
A relatively new technique to the dental field in which a small high pressure spray of aluminum oxide is used to remove decay or drill out pieces of old fillings and even tooth structure. It cuts down the need for a drill in many cases and often can eliminate the need for anesthetic since there is less trauma to the tooth while it is being used. Advantages include: less vibration, less noise, less heat build-up. It acts like a mini sand blaster and works excellently in preparing teeth for sealants or conservative dental care. Sometimes it is referred to as Micro-Dentistry(tm) or "Soft-Prep(tm)".
the application of a mixture of small abrasive particles by air blast to prepare a cavity in a tooth or remove deposits from teeth.
A device that uses abrasive particles to remove decay.
a method of removing tooth decay without a drill and anesthesia, by using compresed air and fine sand particles. (more on the subject)
A device using tiny particles of aluminum oxide blasted in a stream of water at the tooth to remove the decayed debris and ruined enamel of cavities, usually eliminating the need for anesthesia. It is not usable in all places where a drill would be used.
The use of finely graded aluminum oxide powder introduced under compressed air through a very fine tipped dental instrument. This is useful in small cavities, chip repair, and removal of stains or discolorations in teeth. This method may be used as a sort of "sandblasting" instead of the more typical drilling and usually does not require anesthesia as administered by the dentist.
a gentle spray of air and powder mix that removes tooth decay. The procedure is virtually painless.
Removal of tooth structure by blasting a tooth with air and abrasive, a relatively new technology that may avoid the need for anesthetic
The use of finely graded aluminum oxide powder administered under compressed air through a very fine tip. Useful in early small cavities, repair of chips, removal of discoloration and stains - usually does not require anesthesia. Also known as micro air abrasion and kinetic cavity preparation. Sandblasting instead of drilling. For more, click here.
A device that uses tiny particles of aluminum oxide blasted in a stream of air at the tooth to remove the decayed debris and ruined enamel of cavities. This procedure usually eliminates the need for anesthesia, though it is not usable for all procedures where a drill has normally been used. Search for a dentist that offers this treatment by checking “New Technology” in the Precise Search portion of Find a Dentist.