Mectron Combi Touch

Quick facts

• Manufacturer — Mectron S.p.A., Carasco (Genoa), Italy.
• Form factor — Combined tabletop system.
• Functions — Piezoelectric ultrasonic scaling + air polishing in one device.
• Subgingival — Yes, dedicated nozzle included as standard, validated for ≥4 mm pockets and peri-implant.
• Powders (EU) — Glycine and sodium bicarbonate. Not validated for erythritol.
• Positioned against — Woodpecker PT-E, NSK Varios Combi Pro2, EMS Airflow PM (cart-style).
• Sold through — Authorised Mectron distributors in each country.

What is the Mectron Combi Touch?

The Mectron Combi Touch is a combined tabletop dental unit that pairs Mectron's piezoelectric ultrasonic scaler with an air polishing module. Single device, two functions, switchable workflows. The clinical workflow Mectron promotes around it focuses on biofilm management as the central organising principle — scale calculus, polish biofilm, address subgingival sites with a dedicated nozzle.

The Combi Touch's main differentiator in the combined tabletop category is the subgingival nozzle workflow. Where the Woodpecker PT-E's subgingival capability depends on the specific SKU configuration, and the NSK Combi Pro2 requires a separate Perio-Mate handpiece for subgingival work, the Combi Touch ships with the subgingival nozzle as standard. For periodontal-focused practices that don't want to assemble a multi-device subgingival setup, this matters.

Who typically buys the Combi Touch?

• Periodontal-focused practices that want combined functionality + integrated subgingival workflow in one unit.
• European clinics (Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Portugal) where Mectron has strong distributor depth.
• Clinics that don't want EMS pricing or GBT certification overhead but want a premium European brand.
• Practices replacing two ageing devices (separate scaler + separate polisher) with one tabletop unit.
• Multi-chair clinics standardising on a single combined unit per chair.

Powders and consumables

The Combi Touch runs glycine for biofilm management (supragingival and subgingival) and sodium bicarbonate for supragingival stain removal. Mectron's powder formulations are validated and stocked through its distributor network. Not validated for erythritol — that's an EMS exclusive in Europe.

The subgingival nozzle is disposable / single-use, so factor recurring nozzle cost into total cost of ownership.

What to ask the distributor

• Which exact Combi Touch SKU is quoted — does it include the subgingival nozzle by default?
• Validated powders stocked locally, with per-kilo pricing.
• Service SLA and loaner availability in your region.
• Training on the subgingival workflow — included or separately priced.
• Warranty length and coverage on the unit + handpieces + powder chamber separately.
• Compatibility with your existing operatory plumbing and electrical setup (the unit is tabletop, but check counter space and power requirements).

Alternatives to compare

• Woodpecker PT-E — Cost-competitive combined tabletop alternative.
• NSK Varios Combi Pro2 — Japanese premium tabletop combined.
• EMS Airflow Prophylaxis Master — Premium cart-style with Perioflow workflow.
• EMS GBT Machine — Current-generation EMS with GBT certification.

Related guides

• Mectron air polisher brand overview
• Combi Touch vs PT-E vs Combi Pro2 vs EMS
• Subgingival air polishing — Perioflow vs Perio-Mate (Combi Touch is the third option here)
• How to choose a dental air polisher