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A dental air polisher is a professional device used in dental prophylaxis and biofilm management. It delivers a controlled mixture of compressed air, water and a fine cleaning powder onto the tooth surface. The combined jet removes biofilm, soft deposits and extrinsic stains — including those in pits, fissures, interproximal areas and around orthodontic appliances or implants.
Air polishing has become a routine part of modern hygiene visits and structured prophylaxis protocols. Depending on the system and the powder used (sodium bicarbonate, glycine, erythritol, calcium carbonate and others), it can be used supragingivally for stain removal or subgingivally for periodontal and peri-implant maintenance.
Most systems on the market are used by dentists, dental hygienists and prophylaxis assistants in private practice, multi-chair clinics and dental service organizations.
These are the best-known professional air polishing systems compared by clinics today. Each has different strengths in workflow, ergonomics, powder compatibility and total cost of ownership.
Premium integrated unit combining Airflow, Perioflow and Piezon scaling — central to many Guided Biofilm Therapy workflows.
Learn more →"GBT machine" is a search term often used for the equipment used in Guided Biofilm Therapy workflows. We explain what GBT is and what equipment is involved.
Learn more →A long-established air polishing line with multiple powder options for supra and subgingival use.
Compare →Handpiece-style air polishers that connect to existing turbine couplings, with separate units for supragingival and subgingival use.
Compare →Cost-competitive air polishers and combined ultrasonic + air polishing units widely available in international markets.
Compare →A combined piezoelectric scaler and air polisher in a single unit, with a dedicated subgingival nozzle.
Compare →A combined ultrasonic scaler and air polishing system. "Prophy jet" is sometimes used informally to describe air polishing in general, but Prophy-Jet is a specific product.
Compare →From regional manufacturers and private-label distributors. We add new systems as we receive verified information from clinics and suppliers.
See full comparison →Air polishers vary widely in price, ergonomics and total cost of ownership. Before committing to a system, clinics typically compare the following dimensions:
Read our detailed comparison of the best dental air polishers →
Not exactly. Cavitron Prophy-Jet is a specific product. "Prophy jet" is also used informally as a generic term for air polishing systems, but the market includes many distinct systems — EMS Airflow, Acteon Air-N-Go, NSK Prophy-Mate, Woodpecker air polishers and others.
No. Subgingival air polishing requires fine, low-abrasion powders (typically glycine or erythritol) and a dedicated nozzle that can be safely introduced into the periodontal pocket. Not all systems are designed for subgingival use.
No. Air polishing is a clinical technique used in many prophylaxis protocols. Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is one structured protocol developed and trademarked in the EMS ecosystem; many clinics use air polishing without formally adopting GBT.
Almost all professional units are sold through national distributors and authorized dealers, not directly online. Pricing, demo availability, training and warranty depend on your country. Use our quote request form to be connected with relevant suppliers.