Perio Tribune United Kingdom Edition

March 201418 Perio Tribune United Kingdom Edition Air-n-Go is extremely ver- satile. The device is made up of a convertible handpiece, available in supra and perio versions, that are compatible with high performance pow- ders, unique in that they are made from all natural compo- nents and taste great. Treat- ments are very gentle, which results in a significant reduc- tion in bleeding and pain. A winning combination for pa- tient choice. The reason for Air-n-Go’s versatility is its convertible handpiece. This increases options for supra-gingival and sub-gingival treatments. In Supra mode, it helps you achieve perfect cosmetic re- sults with fast, effective, pain- less polishing that is gentle to both the gingiva and teeth. In Perio mode, it transforms into a simple and efficient device to treat periodontal disease and peri-implantitis sub- gingivally. Just 20 seconds of maintenance is enough to treat periodontitis or peri-im- plantitis effectively. The ergonomic handpiece The handpiece has been designed to create better working conditions for who- ever handles it. It is fine, light- weight, well balanced, easy to manipulate and has 360º ro- tation, resulting in less stress and less manual fatigue. It enables smooth, fast move- ment, improved visibility and excellent accessibility, even in the difficult to reach posterior areas. A non-slip silicone ring on the front gives you a better grip during treatment – even with wet gloves. Manipulation is precise to enable the prac- titioner to focus on the treat- ment area. Two exchangeable heads – short and long to suit all hand sizes – are autoclav- able. The shorter ‘hygienist’ head is specially designed for smaller hands and as it rests perfectly in the hand, it en- sures you exert less pressure manipulating the handpiece during treatment. By pressing the ‘stop pow- der’ button, at the back of the tank, you cut off the powder flow, which transforms the air polisher into an air and wa- ter syringe. This feature al- lows you not only to clean the treated area, but also to rinse out the interior of the device. Switching from supra mode to perio couldn’t be sim- pler or quicker. You select the nozzle, power and the tank – depending on the treatment – and then choose which mode you want without any need to change instrument. This has the added ben- efit of needing only one direct connection to the delivery sys- tem and other convenience features include: • Three nozzles cover a vari- ety of applications, including prophylaxis, periodontal and implant maintenance • Two exchangeable heads, a long and a short one, suit all hand sizes • Two tanks – supra and perio – come with a ‘Clip-n’Go’ con- nector (bayonet type) and a colour coding system for iden- tification • Specific powders for each type of treatment: supra-gin- gival and sub-gingival appli- cations • Autoclavable (except for the tank and its lid), all parts of Air-n-Go can be cleaned, to prevent the risk of clogging and to ensure the best hy- giene. In Supra mode, the indica- tions are: • Polishing – to finish af- ter scaling or to prepare for bleaching • Cleaning – interproximal areas, fissures and troughs, preparation of the tooth sur- face before etching and ortho- dontic brackets • Removal – biofilm, plaque, stains and remnants of tempo- rary cementum In Perio mode, the indications are: When combined with the ac- tion of ultra-fine glycine- based ‘Perio’ powder, the Air- n-Go is used for sub-gingival pockets of between 4-10mm, in addition to initial therapy. It provides remarkable thera- peutic results, with a consid- erable reduction of inflam- mation and pocket during the phase of initial periodontal treatment. And the nozzle comes with 3-6-9mm depth markings to allow rapid as- sessment of the health of a patient during sub-gingival treatments. The use of this de- vice eliminates bacteria in the pocket and prevents recur- rence of the disease. The 20º angle of the perio nozzle means that all sides of the tooth or implant may be treated without changing in- struments. It also means that treating periodontitis or peri- implantitis in just 20 seconds is now possible. And it’s worth noting here that ‘Perio’ powder can also be used in supra mode for the prevention and control of peri- odontitis and peri-implantitis. Powders The well-being approach to prophylaxis is a concept that is perfectly matched to the needs and wants of your pa- tients. The Classic range of Air-n-Go powders are indi- cated for maintenance, pre- vention of tooth decay and improving the oral hygiene of the patient. Their abrasive properties cause no damage to the enamel, the gingiva or the root surface. This range comes in a va- riety of flavours that each patient chooses, according to individual taste. There is a choice of cola, raspberry, neutral, peppermint or lemon. The fine balance between fla- vour and sodium saccharin concentration removes any unpleasant taste and offers a feeling of freshness. In addition to Classic, there is Pearl, a powder specifically designed for supra mode and Perio, exclusively for sub-gin- gival treatment. Many patients think of a polishing session as an un- pleasant experience, so the motivation to establish a main- tenance plan fades quickly. Most sodium bicarbone-based powders are composed of lay- ered particles, with angular geometries which have an abrasive effect that is too ag- gressive on delicate tissues. For this reason, Satalec’s research and development department studied these an- gles and grain size to come up with a formula that is more suitable. The new powder formulation they developed specifically reduces the sen- sation of pain and bleeding caused by most of the others on the market. The anti-clogging and controlled hydrophobic prop- erties of these powders give them a dual action effect: • In contact with water, mi- cro-particles shrink slightly: the polishing effect is much more efficient • The powder dissolves gently, which avoids trauma to the delicate tissues and prevents the risk of clogging. So what do patients think? . “I have a double problem: I’m hooked on caffeine and ciga- rettes! So it’s not surprising my smile was not very attractive, with stained, dull teeth. The results of this treatment are really impressive and visible! I no longer have the unsightly stains on my teeth that used to stop me from smiling normal- ly.” Stephanie, 23. “I love being able to choose the flavor I want. For once, I can have my say at the dentists! I really liked the raspberry – it was almost as if I was actually eating some.” Maya, 31. “Like many people, I’m afraid of going to the dentist and I hate having my teeth pol- ished. You have to admit that it hurts and isn’t pleasant at all. But this time, it was quite the opposite – completely differ- ent! During this session, I for- got my fear and felt no pain at all, although I’m very sensitive where my teeth are involved. It made me want to come back to my dentist.” Carlos, 31. “The flavours I was offered are amazing. I wanted to try them all! In fact, I got car- ried away and tried two: pep- permint and raspberry, and I didn’t have to wait long be- cause the tanks of powders had already been prepared. I like mint best, it’s so refreshing.” Hugh, 34. Air-n-Go is an ideal com- plement to Acteon’s Newtron portfolio of piezo-ultrasonic equipment too. DT page 15DTß ‘The flavours I was offered are amazing. I wanted to try them all! In fact, I got carried away and tried two: peppermint and raspberry’ About the author Rachel Kendrick is a freelance journalist with a special interest in the dental sector

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