How to Clean the Dental Air Prophy Unit?

Dental air prophy unit is an essential tool for non-surgical periodontal therapy, stain removal, and prophylactic cleaning in dental treatment. Proper cleaning and maintenance of dental air polisher after each use are very important to ensure their longevity and prevent cross-contamination between patients. The following steps of the cleaning tips which will help ensure your dental air prophy unit remains in optimal condition and provides efficient for dentist.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions

It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintenance of your specific dental air prophy unit, as some units may have unique components or cleaning requirements. Additionally, having the unit professionally serviced and maintained periodically is recommended to ensure its optimal function and longevity.

Steps to clean the dental air prophy

1.Turn off the dental unit

Turn off the dental unit and disconnect it from the air and water supply to prevent accidental activation during cleaning and maintenance of the dental air prophy unit.

2.Take off the adapter

Remove the adapter from the tubing and blow the adapter clean with a 3-way syringe.

3.Pour off the sand powder

Open the cover, pour off the remaining sand powder inside.

4.Brush inside of the dental air prophy unit

Use a special brush to brush and clean the inside unit.

5.Remove the nozzle

Remove the nozzle from the dental air prophy unit.

6.Unclog the dental air flow unit

Unclog the dental air polisher with a long special needle.

7.Clean off the inside unit

Clean off the sand powder inside, blow clean with a 3-way syringe.

Illustration of Connecting the hose connector to the powder case

Part name of the dental air prophy

Troubleshooting of dental air prophy unit

Regular cleaning and maintenance of dental air prophy unit is essential to ensure its longevity and prevent cross-contamination between patients. By above steps and manufacturer instructions, you can ensure that your dental air prophy unit remains in optimal condition and provides the best possible care for your patients.