Learn Why Hygienists Prefer Cavitron Systems to Treat Patients
For any new or life-long dentist, the Cavitron system has proven to be one of the best ultrasonic scalers around. Cavitron has helped to improve the routine implementation of ultrasonic scaling. When compared to other ultrasonic scalers, the Cavitron system has incorporated ergonomic enhancements, such as lightweight handpieces, wireless foot pedals, less pressure needed to clean the posterior and anterior teeth, and many patients have felt the difference in their stain and plaque removal, because the gentle touch of the scaling system helps to create more positive experiences in the office.
Ultrasonic scalers generally have numerous benefits in any practice; they’re one of the essential items found at the dentist because of their ability to remove plaque and flush away bacteria from under the gum line. Their handpiece shape makes it gentle on the gums, and the powerful vibrations wash away any bacteria colonies found within the crevices and helps introduce oxygen back into the system to improve gum health. For dentists, ultrasonic scalers are the more preferred tool of the trade because of the power behind them. Sonic scalers, smaller, hand-sized devices, have to be hooked to a conventional air/water connector and typically vibrates approximately 3,000-9,000 cycles per second. Ultrasonic scalers vibrate at higher frequencies at about 25,000 cycles per second, making more linear vibration cycles.
With ultrasonic scalers, frequency, and autotune matters. Any upgrades from a 25 kHz scaler handpiece to a 30 kHz handpiece will typically require a change in the device itself in order to operate at the frequency desired. Cavitron brands, depending on the type and design, may or may not need these updates, and autotuning has become the main standard for Cavitron devices due to how to autotune takes away from the chance of mistuning like with manual tuning.
Want another reason to choose Cavitron? Cavitron is a magnetostrictive device, meaning that the tip vibrates by resonating strips of metal along the back of the insert, creating elongated ellipse patterns when cleaning. This pattern, when compared to piezo devices that operate in a linear back-in-forth pattern, create cavitation bubbles 360 degrees around standard tips, making it more comfortable for the patient and more effective at destroying bacteria. This pattern osculation can typically be achieved by the geometry of the tip itself, and thus highly depends on the type of tip chosen. Magnetostrictive scalers also generate heat, making it more comfortable for the patient in regards to cold sensitivity issues.
Cavitron systems have been proven to be a stable, reliable brand for ultrasonic cleaners. Here are some of the latest Cavitron products and what they offer for scaling and cleaning.
1. Cavitron Plus Ultrasonic Scaler with Tap-On Technology
The Cavitron Plus features Tap-On™ Technology, giving dentists a wireless one-push foot pedal for reducing leg strain when cleaning teeth. The Cavitron Plus includes additional power, a turbo mode for 20% more power for boost activation and hands-free motion. This Cavitron model aims for fine water control for precise and convenient adjustments on the handpiece and operates at a 30KHz and accepts all 30Khz inserts. It also includes a low power range for improved patient comfort and features an easy-to-read diagnostic display, and autoclavable sterimate handpiece, a purge function for 2-minute rinse cycles, and a 330° ergonomic swivel rotation to reduce hand strain.
Safco Price: $2,781.95
2. Cavitron Jet Plus Ultrasonic-Scaler from Dentsply Sirona Preventive
The Cavitron Jet Plus system includes SPS technology to maintain power when in contact with the tooth surface and Tap-On technology for hands-free activation. One tap of the pedal enables the 1-minute automatic prophy cycle, removing the need to pump for prophies. The Jet Plus system also features a single-push turbo mode that pushes power 25% higher when needed, a rinse mode for flushing pockets, and a purge function for a 2-minute flushing cycle for the waterline. The system accepts all 30KHz inserts, includes an autoclavable Jet-Mate handpiece, and a 330° ergonomic swivel rotation for increased control.
Safco Price: $5,457.95
3. Cavitron Prophy Jet Air Polishing System from Dentsply Sirona Preventive
T he Cavitron Prophy polisher system uses air and water to remove extrinsic stains, plaque, and soft debris from the mouth and can use either sodium bicarbonate or non-sodium powder to add as a material benefit for extra cleaning power. The Prophy uses Tap-On Technology to remove the need for foot pedal usage, and automatically alternates between air and rinse cycles in its Prophy mode. It also includes fine water control for concise cleaning and features an autoclavable handpiece for assurance against cross-contamination.
4. Cavitron Select SPS Ultrasonic Scaler from Dentsply Sirona Preventive
While the Cavitron Select SPS doesn’t contain autoclavable handpieces, the system does make up for it in a convenient size and easy adjustments. The SPS Select contains all the benefits of its original SPS counterpart, including its SPS technology for adjusting tip strokes, extended low power range modes, and hands-free power boosts when needed. Its compact size gives the cable a rotation of 300° and features water lavage control for easy adjustment of water output without breaking away from attention to the patient. The system works with all Cavitron 30KHz inserts and can be connected to any office waterline thanks to its dual select dispensing system.
Safco Price: $,1934.95
5. Cavitron Touch and Steri-Mate 360° Ultrasonic Scaling System
As the latest addition to their Cavitron selection, the Cavitron Touch and Steri-Mate 360° is specifically designed to be user-friendly, easily controllable through its digital interface, wireless foot pedal, and smaller size for counter space. The Steri-Mate features detachable, autoclavable handpieces to assure control against cross-contamination, customizable power settings, memory presets, and lightweight, detachable handpiece cables for improved ergonomics. Its digital system helps reduce the amount of heat needed for scaling and requires less water than other Cavitron systems, giving more comfort to the patient.
Safco Price: $3,001.95
