What powders does the Proxeo Aura use?

W&H supplies three branded powders for the Proxeo Aura: SOFT (sodium bicarbonate, ~40 μm), SMOOTH (sodium bicarbonate, ~45–75 μm, coarser variant for stain removal), and SENSITIVE (glycine, ~25 μm, for subgingival use). Erythritol is not used on the EU market because EMS holds the European patent on erythritol air-polishing powder.

How much does the W&H Proxeo Aura cost?

Reference price ex-VAT in the EU (April 2026) is €400–€600 depending on configuration. Pricing varies by country and distributor — always request an itemised quote.

Is W&H one of the major air polishing brands?

W&H is a well-respected European manufacturer with strong overall dental-handpiece presence, but in prophylaxis specifically it sits in the adjacent-tier — narrower footprint than the six player-tier brands (Acteon, Dentsply Sirona, EMS, Hu-Friedy, NSK, Woodpecker). The Proxeo Aura is W&H's main air-polishing handpiece offering.

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Q: What is the W&H Proxeo Aura?

The W&H Proxeo Aura is an air-polishing handpiece manufactured in Bürmoos, Austria. It mounts on the dental unit coupling and uses an adjustable powder-delivery ring to fine-tune powder intensity without switching devices. It supports supragingival and subgingival applications and is positioned as a middle-ground option between basic and fully featured prophylaxis handpieces.

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What is the W&H Proxeo Aura?

The Proxeo Aura is W&H's dedicated air-polishing handpiece. Unlike combined tabletop systems (EMS GBT Machine, NSK Varios Combi Pro2, Mectron Combi Touch), the Proxeo Aura is a single-handpiece device that mounts on the existing dental unit coupling. It's intended for clinics that want a dedicated air-polishing tool without committing to a full combined tabletop.

Proxeo Aura key facts

Category: Air-polishing handpiece (no tabletop, no integrated scaling).
Country of manufacture: Austria.
Indications: Supragingival and subgingival.
Differentiator: Adjustable powder-delivery ring — adjust powder intensity in real time without switching devices.
Coupling options: Multiple — accommodates different dental-unit and compressor systems.
Protocol affinity: Conventional prophylaxis.
Reference price (ex-VAT, EU, April 2026): €400–€600. Pricing varies by country and distributor.

W&H Proxeo Aura powders

W&H supplies three branded powders for the Proxeo Aura:

Powder	Chemistry	Particle size	Use case
SOFT	Sodium bicarbonate	~40 μm	Standard stain removal
SMOOTH	Sodium bicarbonate (coarser)	~45–75 μm	Heavy stain removal
SENSITIVE	Glycine	~25 μm	Subgingival use, exposed dentine

Erythritol is not used on the EU market with non-EMS handpieces — EMS holds the European patent on erythritol air-polishing powder. Clinics requiring erythritol need an EMS device (GBT Machine, AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master, or the AIRFLOW Handy 3.0 Plus handpiece, which is the documented EMS handpiece-with-erythritol exception).

W&H Proxeo Powder (separate consumable line)

Beyond the Proxeo Aura handpiece itself, W&H also markets the Proxeo Powder as a branded erythritol consumable (~28 ± 5 μm reference figure per independent powder-comparison editorial). Cross-brand compatibility on third-party handpieces is permissive in some practice protocols but W&H's official warranty stance is restrictive — confirm with the manufacturer before using on non-W&H devices.

How the Proxeo Aura differs from the major tabletop systems

Footprint: Single handpiece, not a tabletop console — lower capital cost, lower chairside space.
No integrated ultrasonic scaling: If you also need piezo scaling, the Proxeo Aura pairs with a separate scaler. Combined tabletops bundle both.
No dedicated subgingival nozzle: The same handpiece handles supragingival and subgingival within its rated range. Compare with EMS Perioflow vs NSK Perio-Mate for dedicated subgingival systems.
Coupling flexibility: Multiple coupling options allow integration with existing dental-unit setups without replacing the chair.

Where W&H fits in the prophylaxis competitive landscape

W&H is a strong European manufacturer with a broad dental-handpiece presence — but in prophylaxis specifically, its product footprint is narrower than the six player-tier brands. We position W&H editorially as adjacent-tier alongside Mectron — well-respected, technically capable, but with narrower prophylaxis-specific catalogue than the six majors.

See the full competitive landscape overview.

When does the W&H Proxeo Aura make sense for your clinic?

Existing dental unit with multiple coupling options — the Proxeo Aura's coupling flexibility is its main practical advantage.
You already have an ultrasonic scaler and want to add modern air polishing without replacing existing equipment.
Capital-cost-conscious practices — €400–€600 ex-VAT is significantly below combined tabletops.
Not the right fit if: you're adopting Guided Biofilm Therapy with erythritol (requires EMS), or you want a single tabletop for both modalities (look at combined tabletop systems).

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