Does Mectron use erythritol powder?

Not in Europe. EMS holds the European patent on erythritol air polishing powder. Mectron's Combi Touch runs glycine and sodium bicarbonate powders, with validated formulations for both supragingival and subgingival use.

How does Mectron compare to EMS?

Mectron sits in the mid-premium tier — less expensive than EMS but with a strong European service heritage and a well-developed subgingival nozzle workflow. Mectron does not have the GBT certification programme or erythritol powder access. For clinics that want professional combined tabletop functionality with subgingival capability included as standard, Mectron is often the smartest balance of price and capability.

Is Mectron well-distributed in my country?

Mectron has strongest distribution in mainland Europe — Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Portugal. Coverage in the UK, North America and Latin America is via authorised partners and varies in depth. Confirm local service network before purchasing.

Mectron Air Polisher: Range, Combi Touch, Powders, Pricing

Q: What is the Mectron air polisher range?

Mectron is an Italian dental equipment manufacturer (Carasco, Genoa). Its air polishing range centres on the Combi Touch — a combined tabletop system pairing piezoelectric ultrasonic scaling with air polishing in one device, plus dedicated subgingival nozzle workflow. Mectron also markets ultrasonic scalers, surgical and endodontic equipment alongside the Combi Touch.

Independent overview. DentalAirPolisher.com is not the official website of Mectron and is not affiliated with Mectron S.p.A. or any distributor. "Mectron" and "Combi Touch" are trademarks of Mectron S.p.A.

Quick facts

Manufacturer — Mectron S.p.A., Carasco (Genoa), Italy. Established 1979.
Air polishing flagship — Combi Touch (combined tabletop scaler + air polisher).
Powders (EU) — Glycine and sodium bicarbonate. Not erythritol.
Subgingival workflow — Yes, dedicated subgingival nozzle with validated protocol.
Heritage — Italian dental engineering; strong in piezo ultrasonics, surgical (piezosurgery), endodontics.
Distribution depth — Strongest in Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Portugal. Variable elsewhere.

What is the Mectron air polisher range?

Mectron's air polishing offering is anchored by the Combi Touch — a combined tabletop unit that pairs Mectron's piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler with an air polishing module in a single chairside device. The Combi Touch sits in the same product category as the Woodpecker PT-E and the NSK Varios Combi Pro2, but with two clinical differentiators that matter for periodontal-focused practices:

Subgingival nozzle included as standard — not an add-on SKU.
Validated protocol for subgingival biofilm management in pockets ≥4 mm and peri-implant sites.

Outside the combined unit, Mectron's ultrasonic scaler range (the Mectron piezo modules) is well-regarded for tip variety and surgical adjacencies, but it doesn't sit at the centre of air polishing as a category — the Combi Touch is the unit clinics buy when they want Mectron for prophylaxis.

Why clinics consider Mectron

Italian premium without EMS pricing — established European brand, refined build quality, mid-premium price tier.
Subgingival capability built in — particularly valuable for periodontal-heavy practices that don't want a full EMS Perioflow setup.
Service depth in mainland Europe — for clinics in Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Portugal, Mectron's distributor network is well-staffed and responsive.
Single-unit consolidation — both scaling and air polishing in one tabletop device.
Avoids EMS lock-in — no commitment to erythritol powder supply chain or GBT certification overhead.

Powders and consumables

The Combi Touch runs glycine (for biofilm management and subgingival use) and sodium bicarbonate (for supragingival stain removal). Both powders are stocked through Mectron distributors with validated formulations. The Combi Touch is not validated for erythritol — that powder is patent-protected by EMS in Europe.

For most routine prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance, glycine + bicarbonate is the standard powder pair across non-EMS systems. See our erythritol vs glycine explainer for when the erythritol advantage actually matters clinically.

Mectron vs the alternatives

For a full head-to-head comparison see Mectron Combi Touch vs PT-E vs Combi Pro2 vs EMS. Short version:

vs Woodpecker PT-E — Mectron premium-priced, but includes the subgingival workflow that PT-E often charges extra for. Long European service heritage.
vs NSK Varios Combi Pro2 — both premium tabletops. Mectron's subgingival nozzle is integrated; NSK requires the separate Perio-Mate handpiece for subgingival. NSK has the M.I.T. EFP S3 alignment story.
vs EMS Airflow PM / GBT Machine — EMS premium top-tier, with erythritol and GBT certification. Mectron is the mid-premium choice without EMS lock-in.

What to ask Mectron distributor

Which exact Combi Touch SKU — does it include the subgingival nozzle by default?
Glycine and bicarbonate powder pricing per kilo, stocked locally.
Service SLA in your region.
Loaner availability during repairs.
Training delivery — Italian, German or local-language.
Warranty length and what's covered.

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