Comparison Table for Prophy Cups
| Prophy Cup Name | Type | Latex-Free | Disposable | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson® Prophy Cups – 6-Webbed | Screw-shank/knob-type | Yes | No | – Maximum delivery of prophylaxis paste to the tooth surface.<br>- Minimum splatter.<br>- Made in the USA. |
| Crescent® Prophy Cups – RA, Latch Type | Latch Type | Yes | Yes | – Interiors conform to tooth surface and retain polishing material.<br>- Safely made from FDA-listed, latex-free, synthetic material. |
| Disposable Prophy Cup – Dentamerica | N/A | N/A | Yes | – High elasticity.<br>- Effective in polishing and removing stains from teeth. |
| Prophy Cups – Petite Web™ – Young Dental | Short | Yes | Yes | – Ultrashort, half as long as original webbed cup.<br>- Allows for better access in hard-to-reach places while maintaining the paste-holding capacity and performance. |
| Prophy Cups – Traditional Web™ – Young Dental | Long | N/A | Yes | – Divided webbed interior provides fast and effective cleaning. |
| Nonlatex Prophy Cups – Latch Mandrel | Ribbed and Webbed | Yes | N/A | – Effective in polishing and removing stains from teeth.<br>- Available in strawberry and vanilla scents. |
| Densco® Prophy Cups, Screw Shank | Screw Shank | N/A | N/A | – Fit most prophy angles.<br>- Reduce splatter.<br>- Come in various characteristics to maximize efficiency in tooth cleaning and other standard dental procedures.<br>- Available in a soft blue cup, firm yellow cup, medium white rubber cup with webs, and soft light green rubber cup. |
| Patterson® Prophy Cups – Y-Type | Serrated Screw Shank | N/A | No | – Designed for maximum delivery of prophylaxis paste to the tooth surface.<br>- Minimum splatter.<br>- Made in the USA. |
| Densco® Right Angle Prophy Cups, Latch Type | Latch Type | N/A | N/A | – Fit most prophy angles.<br>- Reduce splatter.<br>- Come in a variety of characteristics to maximize efficiency in tooth cleaning and other standard dental procedures.<br>- Available in a soft blue cup and firm yellow cup. |
| Crescent® Prophy Cups – Screw Type | Screw Type | Yes | Yes | – Interiors conform to tooth surface and retain polishing material.<br>- Safely made from FDA-listed, latex-free, synthetic material. |
Top 10 Disposable Prophy Angles for Professional Dental Cleaning
1. Patterson® Prophy Cups – 6-Webbed, White, Latex Free
Each Patterson® Prophy Cup is designed for maximum delivery of prophylaxis paste to the tooth surface.
- Screw-shank or knob-type cups available to fit all prophy angles
- Minimum splatter
- Made in the USA
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2. Crescent® Prophy Cups – RA, Latch Type, Webbed
Crescent® Prophy Cups attach to handpieces to effectively clean and polish teeth.
- Interiors conform to tooth surface and retain polishing material
- Safely made from FDA-listed, latex-free, synthetic material
- Disposable
3. Disposable Prophy Cup – Dentamerica
Dentamerica® Disposable Prophylaxis Polishing Cups have high elasticity and are effective in polishing and removing stains from teeth.
4. Prophy Cups – Petite Web™ – Young Dental Manufacturing
The Petite Web LF Short prophy cup provides fast, efficient cleaning in a cup half as long as our original webbed cup. The Petite Web LF cup allows for better access in hard-to-reach places while maintaining the paste-holding capacity and performance.
- Ultrashort; half as long as original webbed cup
- Latex-free
- Disposable
5. Prophy Cups – Traditional Web™ – Young Dental Manufacturing
Traditional Web™ prophy cups are divided webbed interior provides fast and effective cleaning.
- Disposable
6. Nonlatex Prophy Cups – Latch Mandrel by Allpro Inc.
AllPro™ Nonlatex Prophy Cups clean, polish, and perform like natural rubber cups. These cups are effective in polishing and removing stains from teeth.
- Latex Free
- Available in strawberry and vanilla scents
7. Densco® Prophy Cups, Screw Shank
Densco® Prophy Cups fit most prophy angles, reduce splatter and come in various characteristics to maximize efficiency in tooth cleaning and other standard dental procedures.
- A soft blue cup gives added dimension to flexibility and prophylaxis control
- A firm yellow cup is recommended for added cleaning power on stubborn stains
- Medium white rubber cup with webs
- Soft light green rubber cup is latex free with a reverse helix rib design for reduced splatter
8. Patterson® Prophy Cups – Y-Type, 4-Webbed, Serrated Screw Shank
Each Patterson® Prophy Cup is designed for maximum delivery of prophylaxis paste to the tooth surface.
- Minimum splatter
- Made in the USA
9. Densco® Right Angle Prophy Cups, Latch Type
Densco® Prophy Cups fit most prophy angles, reduce splatter and come in a variety of characteristics to maximize efficiency in tooth cleaning and other standard dental procedures.
- Soft blue cup gives added dimension in flexibility and prophylaxis control
- Firm yellow cup is recommended for added cleaning power on stubborn stains
10. Crescent® Prophy Cups – Screw Type, Webbed
Crescent® Prophy Cups attach to handpieces to effectively clean and polish teeth.
- Interiors conform to tooth surface and retain polishing material
- Safely made from FDA-listed, latex-free, synthetic material
- Disposable
- All screw-type cups work with Midwest® handpieces
