Status: discontinued. W&H no longer offers the Proxeo Aura (see the W&H product page). Some distributors may still list remaining stock; check availability and service before you buy.
Last reviewed: October 8, 2026 · DentalAirPolisher Editorial Team
An Austrian air-polishing handpiece with an adjustable powder-delivery ring. What it is, which powders it uses and how it compares with other handpieces.
The W&H Proxeo Aura is an air-polishing handpiece made in Austria. It mounts on the dental-unit coupling and is not a tabletop device. Its distinguishing feature is an adjustable powder-delivery ring for changing powder intensity without switching devices. It is indicated for supragingival and subgingival use.
It uses three W&H powders: SOFT and SMOOTH (sodium bicarbonate) and SENSITIVE (glycine). Price: none, because W&H has discontinued the product.
| Category | Air-polishing handpiece on the dental-unit coupling (not a tabletop system) |
|---|---|
| Made in | Austria (W&H, Bürmoos) |
| Key feature | Adjustable powder-delivery ring |
| Couplings | Multiple options for different dental units and compressor systems |
| Indications | Supragingival and subgingival |
| Protocol | Conventional prophylaxis |
| Price | Discontinued: no current price |
| Powder | Chemistry | Particle size | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOFT | Sodium bicarbonate | ~40 µm | Supragingival |
| SMOOTH | Sodium bicarbonate (coarser) | ~45–75 µm | Supragingival |
| SENSITIVE | Glycine | ~25 µm | Subgingival |
Sodium bicarbonate is for supragingival use only and is contraindicated below the gumline; subgingival work uses the glycine powder. See erythritol vs glycine for how the powders differ.
The Proxeo Aura sits between basic entry-level handpieces and more fully featured ones. It suits practices that want air polishing on their existing dental unit, with flexible coupling and compressor integration and both supragingival and subgingival indications. If you also need ultrasonic scaling in the same device, look at combined tabletop systems.
| Handpiece | Documented powders | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Acteon AIR-N-GO | Sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, glycine | Price on request |
| EMS AIRFLOW Handy 3.0 Plus | Erythritol (PLUS Powder); supra- and subgingival up to 4 mm | Price on request |
| EMS AIRFLOW Handy 3.0 Supra | CLASSIC (sodium bicarbonate), COMFORT/SOFT; supragingival only | Price on request |
| NSK Prophy-Mate neo | Calcium carbonate (Flash Pearl), glycine | Price on request |
| W&H Proxeo Aura (discontinued) | Sodium bicarbonate (SOFT, SMOOTH), glycine (SENSITIVE) | Discontinued by W&H: no current price |
| Woodpecker AP-H | Sodium bicarbonate, glycine | Price on request |
No. It is an air-polishing handpiece that mounts on the dental-unit coupling. W&H offers multiple coupling options for different dental units and compressor systems.
SOFT (sodium bicarbonate, about 40 µm), SMOOTH (sodium bicarbonate, about 45–75 µm) and SENSITIVE (glycine, about 25 µm). Only the glycine powder is for subgingival use.
It lets the operator fine-tune powder intensity without switching devices. W&H's documentation gives the exact settings.
It has no current price: W&H has discontinued the Proxeo Aura. Ask a supplier about alternatives.